Aviation Maintenance Technical Workforce Grant Program
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- FAA Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce 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 20.112 (USAspending.gov).
- Maysville Community And Technical College $500,000
- Joby Elevate Inc $500,000
- Tennessee State University $500,000
- School Board Of Miami-Dade County $500,000
- Dfc, Inc. $500,000
- Iowa Western Community College $500,000
- Aar Aircraft Services, Inc. $500,000
- Thomas University, Inc. $499,869
- San Bernardino Community College District $498,555
- Clemson University $497,317
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The goal of the Aviation Maintenance Technical Workforce Grant Program is to support education, recruitment, and development of the aviation maintenance workforce in accordance with the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Tribal
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit 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 governmental entity
3) A holder of a certificate issued under part 21, 121, 135, or 145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations or a labor organization representing aviation maintenance workers
Beneficiaries
- State
- Territorial
- Local
- Tribal
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
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 will provide financial assistance to establish new educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation maintenance.
Mission Categories
Primary: Vocational Education
Other categories:
Work EducationAir Transportation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
In general, assistance under this program may be used for projects that: (1) Grants awarded under this program will. (2) Establish new educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation maintenance, including purchasing equipment or to improve existing such programs. (3) Enhance aviation maintenance technical education or aviation maintenance industry workforce. (4) To establish scholarships or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation maintenance industry. (5) Support outreach about careers in the aviation maintenance industry to: primary, secondary and post-secondary school students, communities under-represented in the industry. (6) Support transition to careers in aviation maintenance; including members of the Armed Forces. (7) Support educational opportunities related to aviation maintenance in economically disadvantaged geographic areas
Restrictions
Construction is not permitted.
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 governmental entity and
3) A holder of a certificate issued under part 21, 121, 135, or 145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations or a labor organization representing aviation maintenance workers
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