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 $5,058,693 Project Grant to the City of McAllen, Texas under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant provides economic relief funds to eligible U.S. airports and eligible concessions to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the City of McAllen will use the funding for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens at airports associated with McAllen through August 10, 2025. The award aims to support continued services and cost recovery at McAllen airports impacted by the pandemic.

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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 mcallen, texas.