Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT OST 2012 0069
Apply for DOT OST 2012 0069
- The DOT Office of Aviation Analysis 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 Payments for Small Community Air Service Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 14, 2012 and posted on May 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2012 Applications of no more than 25 pages each (one sided only, excluding the completed SF424, cover sheet, Summary Information schedule, and any letters from the community showing support for the application), including all required information, must be submitted to www.grants.gov no later than 5 PM EDT on Monday, June 11, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $14,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- A. Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants are small communities that meet the following statutory criteria (49 U.S.C. 41743) 1. As of calendar year 1997, the airport serving the community was not larger than a small hub airport, and it has insufficient air carrier service or unreasonably high air fares and 2. The airport serving the community presents characteristics, such as geographic diversity or unique circumstances, that demonstrate the need for, and feasibility of, grant assistance from the Small Community Program. No more than 4 communities or consortia of communities, or a combination thereof, from the same state may be selected to participate in the program in any fiscal year. No more than 40 communities or consortia of communities, or a combination thereof, may be selected to participate in the program in each year for which the funds are appropriated. Communities without existing air service Communities that do not currently have commercial air service are eligible for SCASDP funds, but air service providers must have met or be able to meet in a reasonable period all Departmental requirements for air service certification, including safety and economic authorities. Essential Air Service communities Small communities that meet the basic SCASDP criteria and currently receive subsidized air service under the Essential Air Service (EAS) program are eligible to apply for SCASDP funds. However, grant awards to EAS subsidized communities are limited to marketing or promotion projects that support existing or newly subsidized EAS. Grant funds will not be authorized for EAS subsidized communities to support any new competing air service. Furthermore, no funds will be authorized to support additional flights by EAS carriers or changes to those carriers existing schedules. These restrictions are necessary to avoid conflicts with the EAS program. Consortium applications Both individual communities and consortia of communities are eligible for SCASDP funds. An application from a consortium of communities must be one that seeks to facilitate the efforts of the communities working together toward one joint grant project, with one joint objective, including the establishment of one entity to ensure that the joint objective is accomplished. Multiple Applications Communities may file only one application for a grant, either individually or as part of a consortium.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Aviation Analysis, created to help small communities improve and sustain commercial air service. It was originally established under the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR-21, P.L. 106-181) and later reauthorized by the Vision 100 Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (P.L. 108-176). The program is codified at 49 U.S.C. 41743, and for the FY 2012 cycle described here, funding was provided pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-95). DOT provides assistance as monetary grants paid out on a reimbursable basis, meaning recipients typically incur eligible costs first and then request reimbursement under the grant terms.
For FY 2012, DOT announced up to $14,000,000 available for awards, with an expectation of roughly 40 awards nationwide. There is no formal minimum award amount (award floor is listed as $0), and DOT does not cap individual award sizes; instead, award amounts vary based on the substance, feasibility, and overall merit of each proposal. Historical award sizes give a practical sense of scale, ranging from about $20,000 to nearly $1.6 million in prior years. The funding instrument is a grant, the activity area is transportation, and the program is associated with CFDA 20.930 (Payments for Small Community Air Service Development).
Eligibility is focused on small communities meeting specific statutory conditions. First, as of calendar year 1997, the airport serving the community must not have been larger than a small hub airport, and the community must have either insufficient air carrier service or unreasonably high air fares. Second, the community must show characteristics such as geographic diversity or other unique circumstances that demonstrate both the need for assistance and the feasibility of using a grant to make measurable improvements. Communities without existing commercial air service can still apply, but any proposed service providers must meet, or be able to meet within a reasonable timeframe, DOT requirements for air service certification, including safety and economic authority.
The program also addresses how it interacts with the Essential Air Service (EAS) program. Communities that otherwise qualify and already receive EAS-subsidized service are allowed to apply, but their use of funds is restricted to marketing or promotional efforts that support existing or newly subsidized EAS service. The grant cannot be used in EAS communities to introduce new competing service, add flights beyond what the EAS arrangement provides, or alter EAS carrier schedules. These limitations are meant to prevent conflicts with the structure and intent of the EAS program.
Applications may be submitted either by a single community or by a consortium of communities. A consortium application must reflect a genuinely joint project with a single shared objective and a defined entity responsible for ensuring that the collaborative objective is achieved. Regardless of whether a community applies alone or as part of a consortium, each community is limited to one application total. There are also selection limits designed to spread awards broadly: no more than 40 total communities or consortia can be selected in a year, and no more than four selected applicants (communities and/or consortia in any combination) may come from the same state in a given fiscal year.
For this FY 2012 announcement (Funding Opportunity Number DOT OST 2012 0069), applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov by 5:00 PM EDT on Monday, June 11, 2012. The narrative portion of the application was limited to 25 one-sided pages, not counting certain required forms and attachments such as the SF-424, cover sheet, Summary Information schedule, and letters of community support. Additional details were available through Regulations.gov by searching the opportunity number. The posted and creation date were May 14, 2012, with an archive date of July 11, 2012. The listed DOT contact for access issues with the full announcement was Brooke Chapman, Transportation Industry Analyst, at 202-366-0577.
Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) FY 2012 FAQs
What is the Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP)?
The Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Aviation Analysis. Its purpose is to help small communities improve and sustain commercial air service.
Which DOT office runs this grant program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Aviation Analysis.
What is the legal authority for SCASDP?
SCASDP was originally established under the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR-21, P.L. 106-181) and later reauthorized by the Vision 100 Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (P.L. 108-176). The program is codified at 49 U.S.C. 41743. For the FY 2012 cycle described here, funding was provided pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-95).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this FY 2012 notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this announcement is DOT OST 2012 0069.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the program activity area?
The activity area is transportation.
What CFDA number is associated with SCASDP?
The program is associated with CFDA 20.930 (Payments for Small Community Air Service Development).
How does DOT provide the grant funds (upfront vs. reimbursement)?
DOT provides assistance as monetary grants paid out on a reimbursable basis. This means recipients typically incur eligible costs first and then request reimbursement under the grant terms.
How much funding was available for FY 2012?
For FY 2012, DOT announced up to $14,000,000 available for awards.
How many awards did DOT expect to make in FY 2012?
DOT expected to make roughly 40 awards nationwide.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No. The award floor is listed as $0, meaning there is no formal minimum award amount stated for this opportunity.
Is there a maximum (cap) on the size of an individual award?
No. DOT does not cap individual award sizes. Award amounts vary based on the substance, feasibility, and overall merit of each proposal.
What is a realistic range of award sizes based on past years?
Historical award sizes are described as ranging from about $20,000 to nearly $1.6 million in prior years, which provides practical context for potential award scale.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on small communities that meet specific statutory conditions. As of calendar year 1997, the airport serving the community must not have been larger than a small hub airport, and the community must have either insufficient air carrier service or unreasonably high air fares.
What additional community characteristics must be demonstrated for eligibility?
The community must show characteristics such as geographic diversity or other unique circumstances that demonstrate both the need for assistance and the feasibility of using a grant to make measurable improvements.
Can a community without existing commercial air service apply?
Yes. Communities without existing commercial air service can still apply.
If a community does not currently have commercial air service, are there requirements for proposed service providers?
Yes. Any proposed service providers must meet, or be able to meet within a reasonable timeframe, DOT requirements for air service certification, including safety and economic authority.
Can communities that receive Essential Air Service (EAS) subsidies apply?
Yes. Communities that otherwise qualify and already receive EAS-subsidized service are allowed to apply.
How are SCASDP funds restricted for EAS communities?
For communities receiving EAS-subsidized service, the use of SCASDP funds is restricted to marketing or promotional efforts that support existing or newly subsidized EAS service.
What cannot be funded in an EAS community using SCASDP?
In EAS communities, the grant cannot be used to introduce new competing service, add flights beyond what the EAS arrangement provides, or alter EAS carrier schedules.
Why are there special limitations for EAS communities?
The limitations are described as intended to prevent conflicts with the structure and intent of the Essential Air Service (EAS) program.
Can an application be submitted by more than one community together?
Yes. Applications may be submitted either by a single community or by a consortium of communities.
What qualifies as a consortium application?
A consortium application must reflect a genuinely joint project with a single shared objective and a defined entity responsible for ensuring that the collaborative objective is achieved.
How many applications may a community submit?
Each community is limited to one application total, whether applying alone or as part of a consortium.
Are there limits on how many total applicants can be selected each year?
Yes. No more than 40 total communities or consortia can be selected in a year.
Are there limits on how many selected applicants can come from the same state?
Yes. No more than four selected applicants (communities and/or consortia in any combination) may come from the same state in a given fiscal year.
How were applications required to be submitted for this FY 2012 opportunity?
Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline for this FY 2012 announcement?
The deadline was 5:00 PM EDT on Monday, June 11, 2012.
How long could the application narrative be?
The narrative portion of the application was limited to 25 one-sided pages, not counting certain required forms and attachments.
Which items were excluded from the 25-page narrative limit?
The 25-page limit did not count certain required forms and attachments, including the SF-424, cover sheet, Summary Information schedule, and letters of community support.
Where could applicants find additional details about the opportunity?
Additional details were available through Regulations.gov by searching the opportunity number.
What were the posted/creation and archive dates for this opportunity listing?
The posted and creation date were May 14, 2012. The archive date was July 11, 2012.
Who was the DOT contact listed for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed DOT contact for access issues was Brooke Chapman, Transportation Industry Analyst, at 202-366-0577.
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