The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded the County of Talbot, doing business as Easton Newman Field, a $161,307 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funding will support obstruction marking, lighting, and tree removal activities at Easton, Maryland airports to meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards. Specifically, the grant will fund the second phase of the project, including easement acquisition and environmental mitigation work. The grant activities are intended to improve safety for airport operations in Easton by removing non-hazard tree obstructions in accordance with FAA standards. The grant period runs from September 7, 2021 through September 6, 2025.