American rescue plan act awarded as economic assistance to eligible U.S. Airports and eligible concessions at those airports to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the covid-19 pandemic

This $8.4 million project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration will provide economic assistance to eligible airports and concessions in Wichita, Kansas through November 2025. Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and awarded under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), the grant supports costs related to airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, and debt payments to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the sub-awardee, the Wichita Airport Authority will receive funds to maintain essential airport functions and combat the spread of pathogens, contributing to the FAA's strategic goals of safety, service, and excellence.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant provides economic relief funds for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens at the airport. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wichita, kansas.