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 $2.2 million Project Grant to the Michigan Department of Transportation under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds rehabilitation of 4,302 feet of Runway 6/24 at the Tuscola Area Airport in Michigan's 10th Congressional District to maintain the pavement's structural integrity. This final phase consists of construction activities. The grant provides federal funding through Michigan's state block grant program and is intended to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by assisting eligible U.S. airports and airport concessions. The period of performance is July 5, 2022 through July 4, 2026.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant includes supplemental discretionary funding for tuscola area airport (CFS), located in the 10TH congressional district in michigan, in the amount of $1,006,194. This project rehabilitates 4,302 feet of runway 6/24 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the michigan state block grant program.