FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants · Department of Transportation · 20-01
In plain English
DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants (Department of Transportation) is accepting applications for this cooperative agreement and grant until Sep 7, 2027 (300 days left).
Awards are up to $6,000,000 each.
Eligible applicant types include nonprofits and colleges & universities.
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
Built only from the fields in the Grants.gov listing. Always confirm on the official listing.
Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Sep 7, 2027 · 300 days left |
| Posted date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Opportunity number | 20-01 |
| Agency | DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants (Department of Transportation) |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative agreement, Grant |
| Category | Transportation |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | $6,000,000 |
| Award floor (min per award) | Not stated |
| Estimated total program funding | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 20.108 – Aviation Research Grants |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Aug 19, 2025 |
Who can apply
Browse similar: Nonprofits · Colleges & universities
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
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. …
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