Grant Deadlines
OpenCooperative agreementGrantUp to $6M per award

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

StatusPosted: open for applications
Close dateSep 7, 2027 · 300 days left
Posted dateSep 8, 2020
Opportunity number20-01
AgencyDOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants (Department of Transportation)
Funding instrumentCooperative agreement, Grant
CategoryTransportation
Opportunity categoryDiscretionary
Award ceiling (max per award)$6,000,000
Award floor (min per award)Not stated
Estimated total program fundingNot stated
Expected number of awardsNot stated
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN)20.108 – Aviation Research Grants
Last updated on Grants.govAug 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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