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 Southern Region awarded a $7.3 million Project Grant to the Richland-Lexington Airport District, which operates as the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 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 address costs associated with airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, and debt payments from December 16, 2021 through December 15, 2025. The funding will also support efforts to combat the spread of pathogens at Columbia Metropolitan Airport and maintain its ability to serve the Columbia, South Carolina region during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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 columbia, south carolina.