Western Pennsylvania Airports to Receive CARES Act Grants
Washington, D.C. - On April 14, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced more than $10 billion in new grant funding for U.S. airports made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. U.S. Representative Mike Kelly issued this statement thanking the Trump Administration for allocating grants to several western Pennsylvania airports.
"Airports across western Pennsylvania are our access to the skies," said Kelly. "Right now, they need help to get through the temporary slowdown as a result of COVID-19. Thank you to the Trump Administration and the FAA for supporting our aviators, future travelers, and rich aviation history with these CARES Act grants."
Background
The CARES Act authorized USDOT to issue $10 billion in grant funding to eligible U.S. airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- USDOT: U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $10 Billion in Relief for America’s Airports
- FAA: 2020 CARES Act Grant Airports
- FAA: CARES Act Grant Amounts and Airports
Western Pennsylvania Grant Allocations
- Butler Regional Airport - $69,000
- Corry-Lawrence Airport - $20,000
- Erie International Airport - $18,499,203
- Greenville Municipal Airport - $20,000
- Grove City Airport - $30,000
- Port Meadville Airport - $30,000
- New Castle Municipal Airport- $30,000
- Titusville Airport - $20,000
- Zelienople Municipal Airport - $30,000
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