ATLANTA - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has reportedly forfeited more than $37 million in federal grant funding this summer after refusing to accept new terms tied to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . The money was part of a larger $57 million package from the Federal Aviation Administration intended for restroom upgrades, taxiway repairs, and sustainability projects. While the city still qualifies for future funding, this year’s allocation has been lost.

The city has said the airport can pursue other financing options without disrupting passengers or service providers. Officials emphasized that federal money makes up less than 10% of the airport’s six-year, $10 billion capital improvement budget.

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