FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
Open. Closes September 7, 2027, 320 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants, opportunity number 20-01.
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Notice facts
| Agency | DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 20-01 |
| Assistance listing | 20.108 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement, Grant |
| Category | Transportation |
| Posted | September 8, 2020 |
| Closes | September 7, 2027 |
| Award range | Up to $6,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Public and state controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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…
Official notice and documents
- NOFO 20-01.myb.pdf (Full Announcement)
- FAA Non-Discrimination Assurances V1.1.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
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