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 $1,530,746 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) provides economic relief to airport concessions located at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan from February 1, 2022 to January 31, 2026. Specifically, the funding will relieve small and large airport concessions of rent and minimum annual guarantee costs as the airport works to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sole sub-awardee is the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, which will administer the distribution of funds to eligible 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 grand rapids, michigan.