Payments for Essential Air Services
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Payments for Essential Air Services
Federal · OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY · #20.901
The program provides subsidies to air carriers to serve eligible communities as designated by Congress .
Also known as
EAS
About this program
The program provides subsidies to air carriers to serve eligible communities as designated by Congress .
Who can apply
Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)
Categories
FinancialDirect Payment for Specified Use
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026
Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.
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