FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2020 Media Contact: [email protected] Michigan Airports to Receive $256 Million in CARES Act Grants Funding will help soften economic impact from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today applauded Michigan’s congressional delegation for securing $256 million in airport grants in the CARES Act. The Federal Aviation Administration funding will support airports experiencing severe economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants will be distributed to airports to prevent, prepare for and respond to impacts from the crisis. “The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every business sector — big and small — across Michigan and these grants will provide much-needed resources to help airports across the state weather this public health crisis and be prepared when more people resume air travel,” said Governor Whitmer. “I want to thank our congressional leaders for securing this critical funding.” Airports receiving significant funding include:
In total, more than 90 airports in Michigan will receive funding from the CARES Act. |
Michigan Airports to Receive $256 Million
