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 County of Gregg, Texas received a $1.13 million project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration to provide economic assistance to eligible airports and concessions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded through the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA #20.106), this January 31, 2022 award will support costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens at airports associated with Longview, Texas through January 30, 2026. The grant aims to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing approximately $1.13M in economic relief funds to eligible airports and concessions in Gregg County, Texas.

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 longview, texas.