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 $2.35 million project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration will provide economic relief funding to the Duluth Airport Authority in Hermantown, Minnesota from November 2021 through November 2025. The funding is awarded under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the grant funds will support costs related to airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens at Duluth International Airport and its concessions. The award will deliver critical assistance to ensure continued airport functions and services for the community of Duluth, Minnesota during the ongoing public health emergency.

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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 duluth, minnesota.