WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Garret Graves, the Ranking Member of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Aviation, announced Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) and False River Regional will be receiving $3,621,961 and $1,223,000 respectively. The funds will be awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and individual breakdowns can be found below:
“These grants will help MSY and False River Regional as they keep working to serve passengers and attract visitors to Louisiana. The grants are crucial for tourism, the travel experience, and getting our economy back on track. I am looking forward to seeing them put these funds to use and creating an even safer, efficient, and enjoyable travel experience,” Graves said.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International:
Entitlement Amount: $2,716,471
COVID Relief Amount: $905,490
Total Grant Amount: $3,621,961
False River Regional:
Entitlement Amount: $1,100,700
COVID Relief Amount: $122,300
Total Grant Amount: $1,223,000
Since being named the top Republican on the Aviation Subcommittee in January 2019, Graves has helped secure nearly $90 million in federal funding for MSY.
Previous funding secured for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International:
Discretionary: $4,932,824 (recovered funds from a previous FY, and therefore not eligible for the 100% share in the CARES Act. MSY will need to put in a local match in this instance)
Discretionary: $25,725,568 | CARES $8,575,189
Total: $39,233,581
AIP Supplemental
Project Description: Construct Taxiway
Total: $6,666,667
CARES Act Grant: $42,793,389