FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program

FAA - Aviation Next Gen

Published: May 19, 2026

Updated: May 20, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the Youth, education and training and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Aviation and Workforce. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before June 22, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the Youth sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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.

Agency: FAA - Aviation Next Gen

CFDA: 20.111

Eligible Applicants: a. Air carrier as defined in Section 40102 of Title 49, U.S. Code;
b. Entity that holds management specifications under Subpart K of Part 91 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations;
c. Accredited institution of higher education (20 U.S.C. § 1001), a postsecondary vocational institution, or a high school or secondary school (20 U.S.C. § 7801);
d. Flight school that provides flight training defined in Part 61 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or that holds a pilot school certificate under Part 141 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations;
e. Labor organization representing professional aircraft pilots;
f. Aviation-related nonprofit organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of such code; or
g. State, local, territorial, or Tribal governmental entity.
h. Individuals are ineligible to apply under this NOFO.

Applicant Types: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Cost Sharing: No

More Info: FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program — https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=123247

Contact: FAA - Aviation Next Gen

Email: support@grants.gov

Data provenance

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About FAA - Aviation Next Gen

FAA - Aviation Next Gen has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Transport & Logistics, and Youth & Employment. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by FAA - Aviation Next Gen in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Youth & Employment sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to $1,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 22, 2026. You have 31 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.