Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the world’s busiest airport, has forfeited at least $37.5 million in federal funds after city officials refused to comply with a Trump administration rule banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes for federal grant recipients. The FAA withheld $57 million, with $19 million potentially available next year if Atlanta agrees to the required language.
The funding was intended for infrastructure projects like taxiway repaving and restroom renovations. Atlanta’s refusal stems from its long-standing minority- and women-owned business programmes, credited with supporting Black entrepreneurship and shaping the airport’s growth.
Other major cities are challenging the DEI ban in court, but Atlanta isn’t part of that lawsuit. Mayor Andre Dickens says the city is exploring options to align federal requirements with local values while seeking alternative funding to avoid project delays. Federal grants account for less than 10% of the airport’s six-year construction programme.
This post was published on 27 September 2025 18:22
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