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 Project Grant award of $995,501 from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration provides economic assistance to eligible airports and concessions located at the Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin. Funded through the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), the award provides economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees to small and large airport concessions through January 2026. As the awardee, Dane County will deliver this assistance to benefit airport operations in Madison through January 2023. The funding supports the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic goals of safety, workforce development, global leadership, and operational excellence in U.S. airports.

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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 madison, wisconsin.