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 $1,084,325 Project Grant to Macon-Bibb County under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant provides economic relief funds to eligible U.S. airports and eligible concessions to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, Macon-Bibb County will use the funds for costs related to airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens at airports associated with Macon, Georgia. The period of performance is February 2, 2022 through February 1, 2026.

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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 macon, georgia.