Grants sought for aviation projects

PENSACOLA, Fla. - In the upcoming fiscal year, the Florida House is implementing a local support program that allows legislators to request nonrecurring funding for local governments, educational entities or private programs, which support local initiatives. The current round of funding is capped at $175 million, and the grants must be approved by the Legislative Budget Commission. Santa Rosa County has a list of six projects, including $1.5 million for a taxiway and apron connection between Whiting Aviation Park and the Naval Air Station Whiting Field runway. Escambia County is also seeking money, including $490,000 for a baggage handling system reconfiguration at Pensacola International Airport, and $350,000 for a restroom and educational facility at Veterans Memorial Park in Pensacola. Over 900 grant project requests had been made statewide through the Florida House as of Wednesday morning. (Source: Pensacola News Journal, 07/27/22)