FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program
ID: 357966Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT Federal Aviation Administration (DOT-FAA)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357966

Additional Information

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ang/grants/awd
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is offering the FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program, which aims to enhance the U.S. aircraft pilot workforce through approximately $9 million in competitive discretionary grants for fiscal year 2025. The program's objectives include attracting future aircraft pilots and unmanned aircraft systems operators, particularly from underrepresented populations, by funding projects that develop aviation curricula, scholarship programs, and outreach initiatives. Eligible applicants include air carriers, accredited educational institutions, aviation-related nonprofits, and governmental entities, with awards ranging from $0 to $1 million, and a minimum of 20% of the total funding allocated to the Willa Brown Aviation Education Program. Applications are due by February 5, 2025, and interested parties can contact Alicia Joynes at AWD-Grants@faa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    AWD-Grants@faa.gov
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    AWD.pdf
    The FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program aims to enhance the U.S. aircraft pilot workforce by offering approximately $9 million in competitive discretionary grants for FY 2025. Enacted under the FAA Reauthorization Act, the program emphasizes recruitment, education, and the transition to aviation careers, particularly targeting underrepresented populations and communities historically lacking access to such opportunities. Eligible applicants include air carriers, accredited educational institutions, aviation-related nonprofits, and governmental entities, who can propose projects focused on developing aviation curricula, scholarship programs, and outreach efforts. The maximum award amount is $1 million over a two-year period, with a minimum of 20% allocated to the Willa Brown Aviation Education Program. Applications must adhere to strict guidelines regarding submission dates, funding restrictions, and eligibility proof, with a deadline set for February 5, 2025. The review process evaluates applications based on project plans, organizational capabilities, anticipated impact, and administrative monitoring, ensuring alignment with U.S. Department of Transportation priorities for equitable workforce development. The FAA will announce award recipients between July and September 2025.
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