Construct new airport. 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 Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded a $2,888,730 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) to South Central Regional Airport in Pella, Iowa. The grant funds the third phase of constructing a new airport to meet current aviation demand, which includes acquiring 238 acres of land that was purchased in September 2020. The grant provides 100% federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase the federal share for airport projects under the Airport Improvement Program. This award will support developing aviation infrastructure for the Evans, Iowa area by funding continued construction of a new regional airport.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new airport to meet current aviation demand. This grant funds the third phase, which acquired 238 acres of land in september, 2020. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with evans, iowa.