Atlanta Forfeits $37.5M in FAA Airport Grants
Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport has forfeited at least $37.5 million in federal grant money after city officials declined to certify compliance with the Trump administration’s executive‑order condition banning certain DEI programs. The FAA had told Atlanta it was holding $57 million pending agreement to language disavowing DEI initiatives; $19 million could be released next fiscal year if the city accepts the terms. The withheld funds were earmarked for projects including taxiway repaving and public‑restroom renovations and clash with Atlanta’s longstanding minority‑and‑women contracting goals (25% minority, 10% women).
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Atlanta forfeits $37.5M in airport funds after refusing to agree to Trump's DEI ban
New information:
- Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport forfeited at least $37.5 million after refusing FAA language tied to President Trump’s DEI ban.
- FAA had initially held $57 million; federal officials said $19 million could be made available next year if Atlanta agrees to certify it has no disallowed DEI programs.
- Withheld funds were intended for airport infrastructure projects (taxiway repaving, restroom renovations); Atlanta’s minority‑business targets (25% minority, 10% women) could be affected.