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 $3.687 million project grant to the Northwest Regional Airport Authority, doing business as Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan. The grant was awarded under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) on August 13, 2021 to be completed by August 12, 2025.

The funding will provide economic relief to help prevent, prepare for, and respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the grant funds may be used for costs related to airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens. This will allow Cherry Capital Airport to continue essential services and maintain health and safety measures during the public health emergency.

Activities and expected outcomes

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 traverse city, michigan.