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 Eastern Region awarded an $18,037,049 Project Grant to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, which operates the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). This funding will support costs related to airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, and debt service payments from December 2021 through December 2025 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic at Buffalo Niagara International Airport and eligible airport concessions. The grant aims to provide economic relief to help combat the spread of pathogens and ensure continued airport functions 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 buffalo, new york.