FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program

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FAA - Aviation Next Gen

Description

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program of which 20 percent of the total amount funded will be used to carry out the Willa Brown Aviation Education Program. The purpose of the Program is to attract future aircraft pilots or unmanned aircraft systems operators to the aviation industry throughout the United States and U.S. territories.

Who can apply

  • Unrestricted

Contact

Grants.gov Contact Center<br/>Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726<br/><br/>Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.<br/>support@grants.gov
support@grants.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedMay 19, 2026
  • ClosesJun 22, 2026
  • Award floor$0
  • Award ceiling$1,000,000
  • Program funding$13,000,000
  • Expected awards13
  • CFDA20.111
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