FAA grants
Most FAA grant money goes to public airports through the Airport Improvement Program for runways, terminals and safety projects. The FAA also funds aviation research and workforce programs at colleges and nonprofits.
- Open now
- 2
- Upcoming
- 0
- Next deadline
- September 7, 2027
Open and forecast FAA opportunities
From Grants.gov, soonest deadline first.
- Closes07 SEP
FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
DOT · Public colleges, Private colleges, Nonprofits
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
- Closes30 SEP
Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment
DOT · Private colleges
The opportunity for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuel and Environment (AJFE) was awarded in 2013 to the ASCENT cooperative aviation research organization. ASCENT is a coalition of 16 leading US research universities committed to improving the understanding of aviation noise and emissions and the modeling
Where FAA grant money went in 2025
Awards from October 2024 to September 2025, from USAspending.gov.
| Program (Assistance Listing) | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs 20.106 | $8.9 billion |
| Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition via Sustainable Aviation Fuels (FAST-SAF) and Low-Emissions Aviation Technologies (FAST-Tech) Grant 20.115 | $61 million |
| Air Transportation Centers of Excellence 20.109 | $21 million |
| Transportation Planning, Research and Education 20.931 | $1 million |
| Recipient | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rapides Parish Police Jury | $1.7 million |
| Republic of Palau | $1.7 million |
| Christian Airmen, INC | $394,724 |
| City of Lamoni | $250,197 |
| Williamson Flying Club INC | $84,443 |
Questions
When is the next FAA grant deadline?
The next deadline is September 7, 2027 for FAA Aviation Research Grants Program.
How do I apply for a FAA grant?
Register your organization in SAM.gov to get a Unique Entity ID, create a Grants.gov account, then find the opportunity and submit before its deadline. Some agencies finish the application in their own system, such as JustGrants, eRA Commons or Research.gov.
Can individuals get FAA grants?
Rarely. Federal grants go mostly to organizations: nonprofits, local governments, tribes, schools, colleges and, in research programs, small businesses. Help for individuals usually comes through state and local agencies.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.