Aviation Maintenance Technical Workforce Grant Program (20.112)
Aviation Maintenance Technical Workforce Grant Program (Assistance Listing 20.112) is run by the Federal Aviation Administration, part of the Department of Transportation. It awarded $17.8 million in 46 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $387,907 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $446,454. Half of the 46 awards fell between $317,094 and $498,246, and they ranged from $45,134 to $500,000.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$17.8 million
- Grant awards46
- Typical award$446,454
- Awarded in FY 2025$0
- Size rank1,347 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreement
Key findings
- It is the 1347th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 62% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 24 states and territories.
What the program funds
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.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
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
What the money can and cannot pay for
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
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
In general, not more than $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 is authorized to be expended to provide grants under this program. Not more than $500,000 shall be available for any 1 grant in any 1 fiscal year under this program.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2022: A listing of all the projects awarded is on the FAA Website. The FY 2022 Awards are at 2022 Aviation Workforce Development Grants Awards | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov)Fiscal Year2023: A listing of all the projects awarded is on the FAA Website. The FY 2023 Awards are at https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ang/grants/awd/awards/2023.Fiscal Year2024: A listing of all the projects awarded is on the FAA Website. The FY 2023 Awards are at https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ang/grants/awd/awards.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Aviation Maintenance Technical Workforce Grant Program (20.112) awarded $17.8 million across 46 grant awards, an average of $387,907 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Western Community College | Iowa | 2 | $975,000 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Ohio | 2 | $916,871 |
| San Bernardino Community College District | California | 2 | $895,316 |
| F & e Aviation Holdings, Inc. | Florida | 1 | $500,000 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | Illinois | 1 | $500,000 |
| Fulton Leadership Academy | Georgia | 1 | $500,000 |
| School Board of Miami-Dade County | Florida | 1 | $500,000 |
| Aar Aircraft Services, Inc. | Oklahoma | 1 | $500,000 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College | Kentucky | 1 | $500,000 |
| Joby Elevate Inc | California | 1 | $500,000 |
| DFC, Inc. | California | 1 | $500,000 |
| Tennessee State University | Tennessee | 1 | $500,000 |
| Thomas University, Inc. | Georgia | 1 | $499,869 |
| Clemson University | South Carolina | 1 | $497,317 |
| Lewis University | Illinois | 1 | $496,016 |
| San Luis Obispo County Community College District | California | 1 | $484,299 |
| Cape Cod Community College | Massachusetts | 1 | $463,304 |
| Aviation Technical Services, Inc. | Washington | 1 | $459,206 |
| Nashua Community College | New Hampshire | 1 | $456,051 |
| Dutchess Community College | New York | 1 | $450,000 |
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 72% of the money, businesses 16% and state and local governments 7.5%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 31 | $12.9 million | 72% |
| Businesses | 6 | $2.9 million | 16% |
| State and local governments | 6 | $1.3 million | 7.5% |
| Other | 2 | $511,393 | 2.9% |
| Small businesses | 1 | $250,000 | 1.4% |
By state
5 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. They are California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $2.6 million |
| Florida | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Georgia | 3 | $1.2 million |
| Ohio | 3 | $1.2 million |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $996,016 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $950,000 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $950,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $823,375 |
| Iowa | 2 | $802,816 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $757,180 |
| Texas | 2 | $713,630 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $663,158 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $463,304 |
| Washington | 1 | $459,206 |
| New York | 1 | $450,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $442,909 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $425,950 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $357,434 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $345,551 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $307,608 |
| Virginia | 1 | $257,615 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $90,994 |