Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT OST 2023 0037
The Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Under Secretary for Policy, that helps smaller communities improve and sustain commercial air service. It was originally created under the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century and has been reauthorized multiple times through later aviation and related legislation, including the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. The program is codified in federal law at 49 U.S.C. 41743, and funding for the round described here is tied to appropriations provided for award selection in FY 2022 under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022.
The core purpose of SCASDP is to provide financial assistance to small communities, or consortia of communities working together, to address gaps in air service and strengthen connectivity to the national air transportation system. In practical terms, the grants are intended to support locally driven efforts that can enhance the availability, quality, and viability of air service, recognizing that smaller markets often face challenges such as limited flight options, difficulty attracting carriers, weaker demand signals, or higher costs per passenger compared with larger hubs. A key operational detail is that awards are disbursed on a reimbursable basis, meaning recipients generally must incur eligible project costs first and then request reimbursement according to the grant terms.
This opportunity was posted under Funding Opportunity Number DOT OST 2023 0037, with an activity category of Transportation and assistance listing CFDA 20.930. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity category is discretionary, indicating that DOT will competitively evaluate applications and select awards based on program priorities and application merit rather than by formula. The notice anticipates making about 40 awards, and it lists an award ceiling of up to $15,000,000.
Eligibility is described broadly as applying to "others" with further clarification referenced in an additional eligibility section (not included in the excerpt), but the notice makes clear that the intended participants are communities or consortia of communities seeking to improve local air service. The application process is tightly structured: applicants must submit their materials through Grants.gov, and the narrative application is limited to no more than 20 one-sided pages, with specific items excluded from that page count (the SF-424 form, a Summary Information schedule, and letters of support from the community or an air carrier). Because Grants.gov registration can take two to four weeks, communities are urged to start early and submit ahead of the deadline. For this cycle, the opportunity was created on March 15, 2023, and applications were due by 4:00 PM EDT on May 17, 2023. Late applications are generally not accepted except in limited cases tied to documented technical problems, with additional procedural guidance referenced in an appendix to the full notice.Apply for DOT OST 2023 0037
- The Department of Transportation, 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small Community Air Service Development Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.930.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 15, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 17, 2023 To participate in this proceeding, interested communities, or consortia of communities, must submit applications of no more than 20 one-sided pages each (excluding the completed Application for Federal Domestic Assistance (SF424), Summary Information schedule, and any letters from the community or an air carrier showing support for the application). These applications, including all required information, must be submitted to www.grants.gov no later than 400 PM EDT on May 17, 2023. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications in advance of the deadline. Please be aware that applicants must complete the grants.gov registration process before submitting an application, and that this process usually takes two to four weeks to complete. The Department will not accept late-filed applications except under limited circumstances related to technical difficulties. Additional information on applying through grants.gov is in Appendix A, including a notice regarding late-filed applications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) FAQs
What is the Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP)?
SCASDP is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. It provides financial assistance to help smaller communities improve and sustain commercial air service and strengthen their connectivity to the national air transportation system.
What is the main purpose of SCASDP funding?
The program is designed to support locally driven efforts that address gaps in air service. In practical terms, SCASDP grants are intended to enhance the availability, quality, and viability of commercial air service in smaller markets that may face challenges such as limited flight options, difficulty attracting carriers, weaker demand signals, or higher costs per passenger compared with larger hubs.
Who runs and administers this grant opportunity?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), specifically the Office of the Under Secretary for Policy.
Is SCASDP a competitive grant or a formula program?
It is a discretionary (competitive) grant program. DOT evaluates applications competitively and selects awards based on program priorities and the merit of the applications, rather than distributing funds by formula.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this SCASDP round?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is DOT OST 2023 0037.
What is the assistance listing / CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 20.930 for this opportunity.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
About how many awards does DOT expect to make?
The notice anticipates making about 40 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is up to $15,000,000.
Who is eligible to apply for SCASDP based on the notice excerpt?
Eligibility is described broadly as applying to "others," with additional clarification referenced in a separate eligibility section not included in the excerpt. However, the notice makes clear the intended applicants are small communities or consortia of communities working together to improve local commercial air service.
Can multiple communities apply together as a consortium?
Yes. The program specifically contemplates applications from a consortium of communities working together to address air service needs.
How are grant funds paid out to recipients?
A key operational detail is that awards are disbursed on a reimbursable basis. This generally means recipients must incur eligible project costs first and then request reimbursement in accordance with the grant terms.
Where must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov.
Is there a page limit for the application narrative?
Yes. The narrative application is limited to no more than 20 one-sided pages.
Do any items not count toward the 20-page narrative limit?
Yes. The notice specifies that the following items are excluded from the 20-page narrative page count: the SF-424 form, a Summary Information schedule, and letters of support from the community or an air carrier.
What forms or attachments are specifically mentioned in the notice excerpt?
The excerpt specifically references the SF-424 form, a Summary Information schedule, and letters of support from either the community or an air carrier.
How long can Grants.gov registration take?
The notice warns that Grants.gov registration can take two to four weeks, so applicants are urged to start early.
What was the posting (creation) date for this opportunity?
The opportunity was created on March 15, 2023.
What was the application deadline for this cycle?
Applications were due by 4:00 PM EDT on May 17, 2023.
Are late applications accepted?
Late applications are generally not accepted, except in limited cases tied to documented technical problems. The notice references additional procedural guidance in an appendix to the full notice.
What kinds of air service challenges is SCASDP meant to help address?
The program recognizes that smaller markets may experience limited flight options, challenges attracting carriers, weaker demand signals, or higher costs per passenger relative to larger hubs. SCASDP funds are intended to help communities respond to these types of gaps and improve air service outcomes.
What law authorizes and codifies SCASDP?
The program was originally created under the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century. It has been reauthorized multiple times, including through the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, and it is codified at 49 U.S.C. 41743.
What fiscal year funding is tied to this award selection round?
Funding for the round described in the excerpt is tied to appropriations provided for award selection in FY 2022 under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category listed in the notice is Transportation.
What does it mean that this opportunity is intended to be locally driven?
Based on the notice language, SCASDP is meant to support efforts developed by the community (or communities) to improve local air service, rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all approach. The intent is to fund strategies that directly respond to local air service gaps and needs.
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