Expand apron. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission received a $2,351,548 project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) to expand the existing west general aviation apron at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The grant, awarded on June 28, 2021 with a projected completion date of June 27, 2025, will fund expanding the apron to 17,000 square yards to meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards. This project aims to provide infrastructure improvements at the airport to support general aviation activities in the Cedar Rapids area through 2025.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing west general aviation apron to 17,000 square yards to meet federal aviation administration design standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cedar rapids, iowa.