Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program Deadline: Jun 22, 2026 · up to $1M
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 20.111 (USAspending.gov).
- Pacific Aviation Northwest, Inc. $500,000
- Elizabeth City State University $500,000
- Iowa Lakes Community College $493,657
- Sling Flying Club, Llc $480,253
- Louisiana State University $476,643
- University Of North Dakota $471,622
- Georgetown Independent School District $462,209
- Old Dominion University Research Foundation $458,921
- Florida State College At Jacksonville $423,560
- Kent State University $419,708
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The goal of the Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Program is to support the creation and delivery of curriculum designed to provide high school students with aircraft pilot education in accordance with the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- School District
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
(1) Accredited Higher Education Institution (20 U.S.C. 1001), Secondary school or high school (20 U.S.C. 7801)
(2) State or local government entity
(3) Air Carriers (sec. 40102, title 49) or labor unions representing aircraft pilots
(4) Flight School that provides flight training (part 61, title 14) or holds a pilot school certificate (part, 141, title 14)
or
(5) An organization representing aircraft users, aircraft owners, or aircraft pilots.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The FAA will forward a list of potential grant recipients to the Office of Secretary of the Department of Transportation for final selection.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
- Appeal: From 15 to 30 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The program has the potential to be a solution to the pilot shortage by reaching a diverse new audience and encouraging our nation’s youth to become the next generation of commercial, general aviation, drone or military pilots.
Mission Categories
Primary: Air Transportation
Other categories:
STEM EducationWork EducationTeacher Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
In general, assistance under this program may be used for projects that:
(1) Create and deliver curriculum designed to provide high school students with meaningful aviation education that is designed to prepare the students to become aircraft pilots, aerospace engineers, or unmanned aircraft systems operators.
(2) Support the professional development of teachers using the above curriculum.
Restrictions
Funding cannot be used for construction.
Required Documentation
Proof of eligibility is required:
(1) Accredited Higher Education Institution (20 U.S.C. 1001), Secondary school or high school (20 U.S.C. 7801)
(2) State or local government entity
(3) Air Carriers (sec. 40102, title 49) or labor unions representing aircraft pilots
(4) Flight School that provides flight training (part 61, title 14) or holds a pilot school certificate (part, 141, title 14)
or
(5) An organization representing aircraft users, aircraft owners, or aircraft pilots.
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