Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT OST 2010 0124
Apply for DOT OST 2010 0124
- The DOT Office of Aviation Analysis in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small Community Air Service Development Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.930 Payments for Small Community Air Service Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 3, 2010 and posted on Jul 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2010 Opportunity closes at 5 PM, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on August 27, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,000,000.00 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).
- Please See Order 2010 7 16 for full description of eligible applicants. Basic criteria. Eligible applicants are those communities that (1) are served by an airport that was not larger than a small hub airport for calendar year 1997, and (2) have insufficient air service or unreasonably high airfares. Communities that do not currently have commercial air service are also eligible, but they must have met or be able to meet in a reasonable period all necessary requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration for the type of service involved in their grant proposals. Communities served by medium and large hubs are not eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Small Community Air Service Development Grant (SCASDG) is a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation program run through the Office of Aviation Analysis to help smaller communities improve their commercial air service. It was created under the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21, Public Law 106-181) and later reauthorized under the Vision 100 Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (Public Law 108-176). The basic purpose is to give small and underserved places a practical financial tool to address problems like too few flights, limited airline options, or airfares that are considered unreasonably high, with the overall goal of strengthening air connectivity and local economic access.
For this funding round (Funding Opportunity Number DOT OST 2010 0124), DOT planned to make a total of $7,000,000 available for awards even though the program was appropriated $6,000,000 for that year. Grants are issued on a reimbursable basis, meaning recipients generally pay eligible costs first and then request reimbursement from the government under the grant terms. The program anticipated up to 40 awards nationwide, with a cap of no more than four grants per state in a given year when the program is funded. There is no set minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0), and there is not a fixed per-grant maximum other than the total available funding for the opportunity (the listing shows an award ceiling equal to the total funding available). Historically, awards have varied widely based on what communities propose and how strong those proposals are; past grants over roughly the prior nine years ranged from about $20,000 to nearly $1.6 million.
Eligible applicants are small communities (and, in some cases, consortia of communities) tied to airports that were not larger than a small hub airport in calendar year 1997, and that can demonstrate either insufficient air service or unreasonably high airfares. Communities that currently have no commercial air service can still apply, but they must have met, or be able to meet within a reasonable timeframe, the FAA requirements necessary for the type of air service described in their proposal. Communities served by medium or large hub airports are not eligible. The official eligibility details were referenced in DOT Order 2010-7-16, which applicants were expected to consult for the full definitions, thresholds, and documentation expectations.
Projects supported under SCASDG can cover activities aimed at enhancing air service and may be structured to run over multiple years under a single award. Even so, the notice emphasizes a statutory priority for applicants that show they can use the assistance in a timely way, so proposals that are ready to launch, have clear partners, and can spend funds efficiently tend to align better with that priority. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible to smaller communities with limited local budgets, although applicants still need a credible plan and the administrative capability to manage a reimbursable federal grant.
Key administrative details for this specific opportunity include a posted date of July 30, 2010, with an application deadline of August 27, 2010 at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. The CFDA listing for the program is 20.930 (Payments for Small Community Air Service Development). The opportunity was categorized under transportation and used a standard grant instrument. Applicants were directed to the full announcement and related materials through Regulations.gov (www.regulations.gov). For help accessing the announcement or questions about the opportunity, the listed point of contact was Brooke Chapman, Transportation Industry Analyst, at 202-366-0577, with the note that email was the best way to reach her.
Small Community Air Service Development Grant (SCASDG) - FAQs
What is the Small Community Air Service Development Grant (SCASDG) program?
SCASDG is a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grant program, administered through the Office of Aviation Analysis, designed to help smaller communities improve their commercial air service.
What is the purpose of SCASDG?
The program gives small and underserved communities a practical financial tool to address issues such as too few flights, limited airline options, or airfares that are considered unreasonably high, with the broader goal of strengthening air connectivity and local economic access.
What law created and reauthorized SCASDG?
SCASDG was created under the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21, Public Law 106-181) and later reauthorized under the Vision 100 Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (Public Law 108-176).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this round?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this round is DOT OST 2010 0124.
How much funding was planned to be available for awards in this opportunity?
DOT planned to make a total of $7,000,000 available for awards for this funding round, even though the program was appropriated $6,000,000 for that year.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated up to 40 awards nationwide.
Is there a limit on how many grants can go to a single state?
Yes. When the program is funded, there is a cap of no more than four grants per state in a given year.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No. The listing shows an award floor of $0, meaning there is no set minimum award amount.
Is there a maximum award amount per grant?
There is not a fixed per-grant maximum other than the total funding available for the opportunity. The listing shows an award ceiling equal to the total funding available.
How large have SCASDG awards been historically?
Historically, award sizes have varied widely. Over roughly the prior nine years referenced in the notice, past grants ranged from about $20,000 to nearly $1.6 million.
Are SCASDG grants reimbursable or paid upfront?
SCASDG grants are issued on a reimbursable basis. Recipients generally pay eligible costs first and then request reimbursement from the government under the grant terms.
Who is eligible to apply for SCASDG?
Eligible applicants are small communities (and, in some cases, consortia of communities) tied to airports that were not larger than a small hub airport in calendar year 1997, and that can demonstrate either insufficient air service or unreasonably high airfares.
Can a consortium of communities apply?
Yes. The eligibility description notes that, in some cases, consortia of communities may apply.
Are communities served by medium or large hub airports eligible?
No. Communities served by medium or large hub airports are not eligible.
Can a community with no current commercial air service apply?
Yes. Communities that currently have no commercial air service can still apply, but they must have met, or be able to meet within a reasonable timeframe, the FAA requirements necessary for the type of air service described in their proposal.
What kinds of problems is SCASDG meant to address?
The program is aimed at helping communities tackle issues such as insufficient air service (for example, too few flights or limited airline options) and airfares that are considered unreasonably high.
What kinds of projects or activities can be supported?
Projects can cover activities aimed at enhancing air service. The notice indicates that activities may be structured to run over multiple years under a single award.
Can an SCASDG project run for multiple years?
Yes. The program allows projects to be structured over multiple years under a single award.
Does SCASDG prioritize projects that can start quickly?
Yes. The notice emphasizes a statutory priority for applicants that can use the assistance in a timely way. Proposals that are ready to launch, have clear partners, and can spend funds efficiently tend to align with that priority.
Is cost sharing or a local match required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Even without a match requirement, what should applicants be prepared to demonstrate?
Applicants still need a credible plan and the administrative capability to manage a reimbursable federal grant, since costs are typically incurred first and then reimbursed.
Where are the official eligibility details defined?
The notice references DOT Order 2010-7-16 for official eligibility details, including full definitions, thresholds, and documentation expectations.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date for this opportunity was July 30, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 27, 2010 at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA listing is 20.930 (Payments for Small Community Air Service Development).
What type of grant instrument was used?
The opportunity used a standard grant instrument.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was categorized under transportation.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and related materials?
Applicants were directed to the full announcement and related materials through Regulations.gov (www.regulations.gov).
Who was the point of contact for questions about the opportunity?
The listed point of contact was Brooke Chapman, Transportation Industry Analyst, at 202-366-0577. The notice indicated that email was the best way to reach her.
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