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 Southwestern Region awarded an $18.77 million Project Grant to the City of Houston Aviation Department under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant provides economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees to small and large airport concessions located at primary airports associated with Houston, Texas. The funding supports preventing, preparing for, and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by delivering economic assistance to eligible U.S. airports and eligible concessions. The performance period is from February 7, 2022 to February 6, 2026.

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This grant provides economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees to small airport concessions located at primary airports. This grant provides economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees to large airport concessions located at primary airports. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with houston, texas.