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 $370,059 Project Grant to the Wayne County Airport Authority doing business as Detroit Metropolitan Airport under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). This funding will provide economic relief for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens at Detroit Metropolitan Airport from August 13, 2021 through August 12, 2025. The grant aims to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting essential airport functions and maintaining safety measures.

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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 detroit, michigan.