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 Michigan Department of Transportation was awarded a $315,789 project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant will fund various projects at airports in Michigan's state block grant program to preserve airport property, improve operational efficiency, and enhance safety. Specifically, the funding will support projects that maintain the physical integrity of airport infrastructure and increase operational performance and safety at eligible airports in Michigan. The grant period runs from August 19, 2021 through August 18, 2025 and will deliver these anticipated outcomes through the sub-awardee, the Michigan Department of Transportation.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant will provide funding to the state of michigan for various projects that will preserve the physical integrity of airport property, improve operational efficiency and enhance safety. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the michigan state block grant program.