Under the Payroll Support Program (PSP), the Treasury Department awarded $59 billion in three rounds of financial assistance (PSP1, PSP2, and PSP3) to the domestic aviation industry for the continued payment of employee wages, salaries, and benefits.
- PSP1 was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
- PSP2 was authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
- PSP3 was authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021.
As of May 2024, the Treasury Department has completed closeout activities for approximately 641 large and small business that received financial assistance under PSP.
Self-Service Resources
Information for Program Participants:
PSP3 Guidance and Information
- PSP3 Guidelines
- Form of PSP3 Agreement
PSP2 Guidance and Information
- PSP2 Guidelines and Application Procedures (12/29/20)
- Form of PSP2 Agreement – Passenger Air Carriers
- Form of PSP2 Agreement – Contractors
- PSP2 Frequently Asked Questions (03/10/2021)
- PSP2 Frequently Asked Question (01/19/2021)
PSP1 Guidance and Information
- Guidelines and Application Procedures for Payroll Support to Air Carriers and Contractors (3/30/20)
- Form of Payroll Support Program Agreement
- FAQ Update: Payroll Support to Air Carriers and Contractors (12/16/20)
- FAQ Update: Payroll Support to Air Carriers and Contractors (7/14/20)
- FAQ Update: Payroll Support to Air Carriers and Contractors (4/20/20)
- FAQ: Application Procedures for Payroll Support to Air Carriers and Contractors (4/3/20)
- FAQ Update: Payroll Support to Air Carriers and Contractors (4/3/20)
- FAQ: Payroll Support to Air Carriers and Contractors Under Division A, Title IV, Subtitle B of the CARES Act (4/2/20)
