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 $2.44 million Project Grant to the City of Minot, North Dakota under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). This December 2021 grant will provide economic relief funding to Minot airports through December 2025 for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, and combating the spread of pathogens. Specifically, the grant funds will support costs for janitorial services, debt service payments, and other eligible airport expenses to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will help ensure continued airport services and operations for the region during the public health emergency.

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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 minot, north dakota.