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 $11.1 million project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration will provide economic assistance to Syracuse Regional Airport Authority in North Syracuse, New York. Awarded on November 4, 2021 under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), the funding will support costs related to airport and concession operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, and debt payments through November 3, 2025. The grant aims to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by combating the spread of pathogens at Syracuse airports and providing economic relief for associated costs.

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 syracuse, new york.