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22-FAA-AWD-AM: FAA Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program

Closed Closed June 17, 2022 Opportunity 22-FAA-AWD-AM ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$500,000
• Award floor$25,000
• Total funding$5.0 million
• Expected awards10
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

a. 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;b. An accredited institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) or a high school or secondary school (as defined in section 7801 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801); or c. A State or local governmental entity

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Aviation Maintenance Technical Workforce Grant Program awards averaged $387,907; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
• Most of the program's money (72% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

Introduction The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hereby requests applications for the award of new grant agreements under the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program (hereinafter referred to as “the Program”), Assistance Listing Number 20.112. The purpose of the program is to expand the Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers workforce throughout the United States and support activities to facilitate the transition to careers in aviation maintenance. Background Through the award of these grants, the USDOT and the FAA will assist in expanding the United States aviation maintenance technical workers workforce. The Program aims to provide meaningful educational experiences to stimulate interest and encourage students throughout the Nation to prepare to enter this career field. The Program also supports activities to facilitate the transition to careers in aviation maintenance, including members of the Armed Forces. By advancing equity across the Federal Government, we can create opportunities for the improvement of communities that have been historically underserved. Consistent with Federal policy and the Authorizing Legislation, the Program will further benefit the public by advancing equity. Program Goals The goal of the Program is to provide grants to support the education and recruitment of aviation maintenance technical workers and the development of the aviation maintenance workforce. Eligible Projects Only projects that fall into one or more of the below categories will be eligible for award. (a.) Projects that establish new educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation maintenance, including purchasing equipment, or to improve existing programs; (b.) Projects that establish scholarships or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation maintenance industry; (c.) Projects that support outreach about careers in the aviation maintenance industry to: · Primary, secondary, and post-secondary school students; or · Communities underrepresented in the industry; (d.) Projects that support educational opportunities related to aviation maintenance in economically disadvantaged geographic areas; (e.) Projects that support transition to careers in aviation maintenance, including for members of the Armed Forces; or (f.) Projects that otherwise enhance aviation maintenance technical education or the aviation maintenance industry workforce.

Category: Transportation.

Applying now

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