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 City of Yakima, Washington received a $1,342,035 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration to provide economic assistance to eligible airports and concessions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded through the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), the grant will support costs related to airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt payments, and reducing the spread of pathogens at Yakima-associated airports through November 2025. The award aims to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the impacts of COVID-19 through this direct relief to regional aviation facilities in Washington state.

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 yakima, washington.