The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hereby requests applications for the award of new grant agreements under the FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program (hereinafter referred to as “the Program”), Assistance Listing Number 20.111. The purpose of the Program is to attract future aircraft pilots, aerospace engineers, or unmanned aircraft systems operators to the aviation industry throughout the United States.
Through the award of these grants, the USDOT and the FAA will assist in providing meaningful educational experiences designed to prepare high school students throughout the Nation to become aircraft pilots, aerospace engineers, or unmanned aircraft systems operators, and support the related professional development of teachers. Consistent with Federal policy, by advancing equity across the Federal Government, we can create opportunities for the improvement of communities that have been historically underserved.
The Program is to provide grants to support the education of future aircraft pilots and the development of the aircraft pilot workforce by preparing high school students to fill the United States aviation industry’s anticipated demand for aircraft pilots, aerospace engineers, or unmanned aircraft systems operators, and support the related professional development of teachers.
Deadline: June 10, 2022
The following types of entities are eligible to submit an application for this funding opportunity:
a. An air carrier, as defined in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code, or a labor organization representing aircraft pilots;
b. An accredited institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) or a high school or secondary school (as defined in section 7801 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801));
c. A flight school that provides flight training, as 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;
d. A State or local governmental entity; or
e. An organization representing aircraft users, aircraft owners, or aircraft pilots.
The Program is a competitive discretionary grant program. Subject to the availability of funds, the Government intends to issue awards totaling up to $5,000,000 of FY2021 funding through this NOFO, with no single grant award below $25,000 or exceeding $500,000. If the request is below $25,000 or above $500,000, the application will be considered ineligible.