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

This $2.875 million project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) provides economic relief funding to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and three sub-awardees for costs related to airport operations and maintenance from December 2021 through December 2025. Funding will support eligible U.S. airports and concessions in Wisconsin to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, sub-awards will reimburse the City of Waupaca, WI, City of Middleton, and Oconto County for eligible operations and maintenance costs at their respective airports incurred as a result of the pandemic. The grant aims to provide economic assistance and promote safety, efficiency, and infrastructure investment at Wisconsin's airports as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant provides economic relief funds for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitation, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens at the airport. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the wisconsin state block grant program.