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 $979,617 Project Grant to the County of Pinellas under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant provides economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees to small and large airport concessions located at primary airports associated with Clearwater, Florida. Activities will prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic through Dec 2025. The grant award on Dec 15, 2021 supports economic assistance to eligible U.S. airports and eligible concessions.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant provides economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees to small airport concessions located at primary airports. This grant provides economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees to large airport concessions located at primary airports. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with clearwater, florida.