US Department of Transportation
20 Mar 2026
On March 20, 2026, the Department issued the Small Community Air Service Development Program's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), making up to $12 million available for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, (utilizing FY 2024, and a portion of FY 2025 funding).
FY 2024 SCASDP NOFO (solicitation order) Issued : March 20, 2026
FY 2024 SCASDP SUMMARY INFORMATION SCHEDULE (*Fillable PDF version)
Overview
The Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP), a grant program designed to help small communities address air service and airfare issues, is managed by the Associate Director, Small Community Air Service Development, under the Office of Aviation Analysis. The Essential Air Service (EAS) and SCASDP programs are separate and unique. SCASDP’s eligibility criteria are broader and provide a grant applicant the opportunity to self-identify its air service deficiencies and propose an appropriate solution. EAS is a direct subsidy to air carriers and serves a limited universe of eligible applicants. Please refer to the EAS website for additional information. SCASDP can involve, among others, revenue guarantees, financial assistance for marketing programs, start-up costs and studies.
Contact Us
Questions regarding the program or the filing of proposals should be directed to:
Brooke Chapman
Associate Director
(202) 366-0577
brooke.chapman@dot.gov
