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 Southern Region awarded a $9.5 million Project Grant to the City of Pensacola, Florida under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). This December 2021 award provides economic relief funding to Pensacola airports and concessions through December 2025 for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens. The grant supports continued services and pandemic response at Pensacola area airports by covering expenses incurred from the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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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 pensacola, florida.