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 awarded a $4.39 million project grant to the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority doing business as Glacier Park International Air under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The funding will provide economic relief to the eligible airports and concessions in Kalispell, Montana associated with combating the spread of pathogens, operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, and debt service payments from July 23, 2021 through July 22, 2025. The grant aims to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting costs related to maintaining airport operations during the health crisis.

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 kalispell, montana.