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

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport $342,328 under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) Project Grant. This funding will provide economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees to small and large airport concessions located at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport through Dec 28, 2025. The grant aims to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by assisting eligible U.S. airports and airport concessions.

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This grant provides economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees to small airport concessions located at primary airports. This grant provides economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees to large airport concessions located at primary airports. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with baton rouge, louisiana.