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FAA Aviation Research and Development Grants is sponsored by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This program encourages and supports innovative, advanced research of potential benefit to the long-term growth of civil aviation and Commercial Space Transportation, including research addressing the safety of new launch vehicles (expendable, reusable, air and sea launch systems).
Small businesses are included in the industry types the FAA seeks to support.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small and large companies launching traditional Expendable Launch Vehicles (ELVs), newly developed reentry vehicles, and air-launched rockets. The FAA encourages proposals that support fields of science, engineering, aviation medicine, and human factors with potential relevance to the long-term growth of civil aviation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $6,000,000 each Fiscal Year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for FAA Aviation Research and Development Grants are due September 7, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
FAA Aviation Research and Development Grants is funded by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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