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 $6,175,337 Project Grant to the Chattanooga Metropolitan 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 funds 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 Chattanooga, Tennessee airports from August 20, 2021 to August 19, 2025. The funding will allow the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority to deliver critical services that enhance safety and operations at local airports during the ongoing public health emergency.

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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 chattanooga, tennessee.