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DOT Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant Opportunity

The U.S. Department of Transportation is inviting applications for the Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) to support enhanced air service in small communities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary / Office of the Under Secretary for Policy - Program Overview: - Up to $12 million in competitive grants available for FY 2024 - Grants support small communities or consortia to improve air service at small-hub or smaller airports - Only public entities may apply - Eligible Projects: - Subsidizing air service to and from underserved airports - Marketing and promotion of air service - Economic air service studies - Air carrier recruitment - Revenue guarantees and start-up cost offsets - Fee waivers and reimbursement of air carrier ground handling fees - Funding Details: - Individual grant sizes have ranged from $20,000 to $1.6 million - No cost sharing or matching required, but multiple contributions are viewed favorably - Grant durations: 3 years for studies, 4 years for marketing/promotion, 5 years for revenue guarantees/financial incentives - Restrictions: - Funds cannot be used for aircraft purchase, establishing new air carriers, or airport capital improvements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in this opportunity - Unique Requirements: - Projects must enhance air service at small communities - Only public entities or consortia are eligible to apply

Description

The Small Community Air Service Development Program provides financial assistance to small communities to enhance their air service. Grants are awarded competitively and disbursed on a reimbursable basis. Eligible projects include subsidizing air service to underserved airports, marketing and promotion of air service, and other measures to improve air service availability and cost. The program is authorized under 49 U.S.C. § 41743 and funded for FY 2024 with up to $12 million available. Applications must be submitted by May 4, 2026, and only public entities or consortia of communities may apply.

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