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FAA Aviation Research Grants Program

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At a glance

FAA Aviation Research Grants Program is a federal competitive grant from DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $6M. Eligible applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. The application deadline is September 7, 2027. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
Up to $6M
Deadline
Sep 7, 2027
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

The FAA hereby announces its continuing interest in receiving applications for aviation research grants and cooperative agreements to pursue the long-term growth and short-term technical needs of civil aviation, under this funding opportunity. Eligibility of applicants for the award of an aviation research grant varies depending on the nature of the proposer's organization, as well as the character of the research being proposed. In general, colleges, universities, and other non- profit research institutions under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of United States Code, are eligible to apply for an aviation research grant. The FAA Aviation Research Grants Program encourages and supports innovative, advanced research of potential benefit to the long-term growth of civil aviation and commercial space transportation. The pursuit of basic and applied research in scientific and engineering disciplines that have the potential to further knowledge and understanding on a broad front of emerging technologies is crucial to the realization of this goal. The intent is to encourage appliedresearch and development to enhance technology assimilation, transfer, and development in the FAA. The FAA Aviation Research Grants Program does not require the immediate application to Research and Development (R&D) programs, although this may occur in some cases. The FAA encourages thesubmission of proposals that embrace the entire spectrum of physical, chemical, biological, medical, psychological, mathematical, and engineering sciences. The following list illustrates topics of interest to those who may consider applying for a grant under this funding opportunity: 1.      Capacity and Air Traffic Control Technology2.      Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance3.      Aviation Weather4.      Airports5.      Aircraft Safety Technology6.      Human Factors and Aviation Medicine7.      Systems Science/Operations Research For more information, please carefully review FAA Notice of Funding Opportunity 20-01, and any supporting attachments.

Who can apply

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number 20-01. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

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