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 $1.258 million Project Grant to the Lawton Metropolitan Area Airport Authority under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant provides economic relief funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens at Lawton, Oklahoma airports from December 2021 through December 2025. The funding will deliver pandemic relief to ensure continued safety, services and financial stability for Lawton area airports and their concessions 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 lawton, oklahoma.