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 $3.9 million project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration will provide economic assistance to eligible airports and concessions in Bismarck, North Dakota from November 2021 through November 2025. Awarded under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), the grant funds will support costs related to airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, and debt payments to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Bismarck will receive the funding to deliver these services and activities at airports associated with Bismarck through November 2025.

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 bismarck, north dakota.