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FAA Aviation Research Grants Program is a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation that funds innovative aviation research supporting the long-term growth and short-term technical needs of civil aviation. Grants and cooperative agreements are available for research of potential benefit to civil aviation safety, efficiency, and advancement.
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations other than higher education institutions. No cost-sharing match is required. The program is open for applications through September 7, 2027.
Funding amounts vary by research proposal and cooperative agreement scope.
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gov Maintenance Calendar View similar opportunities FAA Aviation Research Grants Program Department of Transportation DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:20-01 Funding Opportunity Title:FAA Aviation Research Grants Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Grant Category of Funding Activity:Transportation Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:20.
108 -- Aviation Research Grants Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Aug 19, 2025 Original Closing Date for Applications:Sep 07, 2027 Current Closing Date for Applications:Sep 07, 2027 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility: ## Additional Information Agency Name:DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants Description: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 applied research 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 the submission 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 Technology 2.
Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance 5. Aircraft Safety Technology 6. Human Factors and Aviation Medicine 7.
Systems Science/Operations Research For more information, please carefully review FAA Notice of Funding Opportunity 20-01, and any supporting attachments. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants.
gov/search-results-detail/328902) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Aviation Research Grants Program Grants Management Division Grants Management Branch, ANG-A19 ## Similar Opportunities (identified by AI) #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes. To continue working, click on the "OK" button below.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary based on project scope and sponsor guidance. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is September 7, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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