Richmond International Airport to receive $18.8M from CARES Act
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Richmond International Airport will receive $18.8 million as part of the federal CARES Act, federal officials announced today.
The funding will allow the airport to meet ongoing needs, including retaining workers, managing operation and maintenance and paying for cleaning supplies in the midst of the financial challenges brought on by COVID-19.
The money was part of $309 million earmarked for airports throughout Virginia. In total, the CARES Act allocated $10 billion in funds for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program to provide relief for eligible U.S. airports affected by the prevention, preparation, and response surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
