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 Great Lakes Region awarded a $1,054,703 Project Grant to the Williamson County Airport Authority 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 at airports associated with Marion, Illinois. Specifically, the funding will support costs related to airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens from August 12, 2021 through August 11, 2025. The grant aims to provide economic assistance and ensure continuity of services at eligible airports and concessions in Illinois impacted by the 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 marion, illinois.