Aviation Industry Support Grants

Aviation Industry Support Grants is a funding opportunity from the Federal Aviation Administration providing financial assistance to nonprofits, foundations, and institutions supporting the U.S. aviation industry. The program is administered through Grants.

gov under the FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program (FON NG-AWP-25-001) and targets workforce development, education, and outreach efforts that strengthen the aviation pipeline. Applications are accepted from eligible U.S. nonprofits and educational institutions. The deadline for this cycle is December 1, 2026, with approximately nine awards expected.

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gov Maintenance Calendar FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program Department of Transportation DOT Federal Aviation Administration Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:NG-AWP-25-001 Funding Opportunity Title:FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Transportation Expected Number of Awards:9 Assistance Listings:20.

111 -- Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Nov 25, 2025 Original Closing Date for Applications:Feb 05, 2025 Current Closing Date for Applications:Feb 05, 2025 Archive Date:Mar 07, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 9,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:a.

Air carrier as defined in Section 40102 of Title 49, U.S. Code; b. Entity that holds management specifications under Subpart K of Part 91 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; c. Accredited institution of higher education (20 U.S.C.

§ 1001), a postsecondary vocational institution, or a high school or secondary school (20 U.S.C. § 7801); d. Flight school that provides flight training defined in Part 61 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or that holds a pilot school certificate under Part 141 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; e.

Labor organization representing professional aircraft pilots; f. Aviation-related nonprofit organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of such code; or g. State, local, territorial, or tribal governmental entity.

## Additional Information Agency Name:DOT Federal Aviation Administration Description:_Introduction_ The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program(hereinafter referred to as “the Program”) of which 20 percent of the total amount funded will be used to carry out the Willa Brown Aviation Education Program.

The purpose of the Program is to attract future aircraft pilots or unmanned aircraft systems operators to the aviation industry throughout the United States and U.S. territories. Through the award of these grants, the USDOT and the FAA will assist in expanding the U.S. aircraft pilot workforce.

The Program aims to provide meaningful educational experiences to stimulate interest and encourage participants throughout the nation to prepare to enter this career field. The Program also supports activities to facilitate the transition of individuals to careers as aircraft pilots, including members of the armed forces.

The Program is to provide grants for eligible projects to support the education and recruitment of future aircraft pilots and the development of the aircraft pilot workforce. Projects that fall into one or more of the below categories will be eligible for award. An eligible project is a project to: a.

Create and deliver a program or curriculum that provides high school or secondary school students and students of institutions of higher education with meaningful aviation education to become aircraft pilots or unmanned aircraft systems operators, including purchasing and operating a computer-based simulator associated with such curriculum; b.

Establish or improve scholarship, internship, or registered apprenticeship programs for individuals pursuing employment as a professional aircraft pilot or unmanned aircraft systems operator; c. Create and deliver curricula that provide certified flight instructors with the necessary instructional, leadership, and communication skills to better educate student pilots; d.

Support the transition to professional aircraft pilot or unmanned systems operator careers, including for members and veterans of the armed forces; e. Support robust outreach about careers in commercial aviation as a professional aircraft pilot or unmanned system operator, including outreach to populations that are underrepresented in the aviation industry; or f.

Otherwise enhance or expand the aircraft pilot or unmanned aircraft system operator workforce. Link to Additional Information:FAA Aviation Workforce Development Webpage Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Aviation Workforce Development (AWD) Program Mailbox #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes.

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