Michigan airports to receive more than $56 million from federal CARES Act

UNITED STATES (WPBN/WGTU) -- Airports across the nation will be receiving part of $1.187 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The state of Michigan will be receiving $56,645,378.

The money will be available for 100% of the eligible costs under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

“This Federal investment of over $1 billion represents the Department’s continued commitment to the safety and efficiency of our nation’s airports for the traveling public,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.

The more than $1 billion includes $731 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants and an additional $455 million in Supplemental Discretionary grants.

The FAA said the combined AIP and Supplemental Discretionary grants will fund a wide variety of projects, including:

• purchasing aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment
• constructing runways and taxiways
• repairing runways and taxiways
• installing aircraft lighting and signage
• conducting airport master plan studies
• installing airport perimeter fencing
  

“The 439 grants will ensure that airport sponsors can make the necessary improvements so their airports can operate in a safe and efficient manner for years to come,” said FAA Administrator Stephen M. Dickson.