Atlanta Airport Loses $37 Million in Federal Funding Over DEI Dispute

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has forfeited more than $37 million in federal grant funding after city officials declined to accept updated requirements tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

The funding, which came from a $57 million package allocated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), was designated for major infrastructure improvements, including restroom renovations, taxiway repairs, and sustainability initiatives. By rejecting the new conditions, the airport lost access to its portion of this year’s federal allocation.

City officials confirmed that while the airport remains eligible to apply for FAA grants in future years, the 2025 funds originally earmarked for Atla

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