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 Missouri Department of Transportation was awarded a $4.54 million 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). This grant provides funding through August 2025 for various capital improvement projects at nonprimary airports across Missouri through the state's Airport Improvement Program sub-award process. The grant aims to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by funding infrastructure upgrades that enhance safety, capacity, and economic benefits at regional airports in the state. This funding will support important airport projects that strengthen Missouri's transportation network and promote recovery from the public health and economic impacts of the pandemic.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of missouri to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for various projects at nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the missouri state block grant program.