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 awarded a $148,000 project grant to the County of Talbot, Maryland 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 Easton Newman Field Airport in Easton, Maryland and its concessions for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, and debt service payments to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic from January 2022 through January 2026. The funding will support Easton Airport and its concessions in combating the spread of pathogens and maintaining airport functions during 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 easton, maryland.