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 $1,120,210 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) to the Economic Development Corporation of Chippewa County for Chippewa County International Airport. The grant provides funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic through costs related to airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens at Chippewa County International Airport in Kincheloe, Michigan through August 2025.

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 sault STE. Marie, michigan.