American rescue plan act awarded as economic assistance to eligible U.S. Airports and eligible concessions at those airports to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the covid-19 pandemic

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration awarded a $1,119,599 Project Grant to the Santa Maria Airport District under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant provides economic relief funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting costs related to airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, and debt service payments at airports associated with Santa Maria, California. The award period is from August 16, 2021 through August 15, 2025.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant provides economic relief funds for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens at the airport. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with santa maria, california.