Update miscellaneous study. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

This $3.2 million project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) will fund airport improvements in Sitka, Alaska. The City and Borough of Sitka will receive the funding to support ongoing capital development projects at airports associated with Sitka through September 2025. As the FAA aims to achieve strategic goals around safety, infrastructure, and operational excellence through its airport grant programs, this award will help maintain and modernize airport facilities in Sitka to support regional transportation needs. The 100% federal share of funding under the American Rescue Plan Act component of this award maximizes the federal investment in Alaskan aviation infrastructure recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with sitka, alaska.