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The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded upwards of $766 million for improvement projects in 279 airports across 44 states, with American Rescue Plan legislation contributing $100 million and allowing the typical local match requirements to be waived. The Airport Improvement Program distributes almost $3.2 billion each year to fund airport projects around the country.