Aviation Research Grants
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- FAA Aviation Research Grants Program Deadline: Sep 7, 2027 · up to $6M
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 20.108 (USAspending.gov).
- George Mason University $275,000
Program Objective
To encourage and support innovative, advanced, and applied research and development in areas of potential benefit to the long-term growth of civil aviation.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Federal Government
(1) Accredited Institutions of Higher Education as defined by 20.U.S.C. 1001(a) including colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education.
(2) Non-profit institutions under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of United States Code that are:
(a) Operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar services in the public interest.
(b) Not organized primarily for profit.
(c) Utilizes net proceeds to maintain, improve, and/or expand its operations.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Award authority has been delegated to the FAA Grants Officer for the Aviation Research Grants Program, ANG-A19.
Awards will be made throughout the year.
Program Solicitation No. FAA-12-01 is currently open. Any change to this will appear on the Grants.gov website at www.grants.gov.
120 Days.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Aviation Research Grants Program utilizes grant awards to support advanced research in areas of potential benefit to the long-term growth of civil aviation, and in areas related to the prevention of catastrophic failure of an aircraft, and to contribute to the FAA mission of improving aviation safety, capacity, efficiency, and security.
The Federal Aviation Administration Research, Engineering and Development Authorization Act of 1990 supports this program covering the following technical research areas of interest:
(1) Capacity and Air Traffic Control Technology
(2) Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance
(3) Aviation Weather
(4) Airports
(5) Aircraft Safety Technology
(6) Human Factors and Aviation Medicine
(7) Systems Science/Operations Research
Aviation Research Grants serve the Federal Government and the general flying public by awarding research grants that are of benefit to the long-term growth of civil aviation and Commercial Space Transportation.
Mission Categories
Primary: Air Transportation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grants and cooperative agreements may be used to support research and development projects at colleges, universities and nonprofit institutions in the following areas:
(1) Capacity and Air Traffic Control Technology
(2) Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance
(3) Aviation Weather
(4) Airports
(5) Aircraft Safety Technology
(6) Human Factors and Aviation Medicine
(7) Systems Science/Operations Research
Discretionary funds are not currently available.
Potential grantees are encouraged to contact FAA Research Technical Program Offices for sponsorship.
Required Documentation
A complete description of documentation required for applying, along with submission requirements, is outlined in the Aviation Research Grant Program Solicitation Number FAA-12-01, posted on www.grants.gov.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements