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- The DOT FAA Aviation Research Grants in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FAA Aviation Research Grants Open Solicitation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.108 Aviation Research Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 19, 2011 and posted on Dec 9, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 1, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FAA Aviation Research Grants Open Solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number 06 01, CFDA 20.108) is a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation opportunity administered by the Federal Aviation Administration to fund civil aviation research through grants and cooperative agreements. The core purpose is to attract proposals that address both long term and short term technical needs across civil aviation, with an emphasis on work that supports broader FAA strategic priorities, including objectives laid out in the FAA Flight Plan and the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Integrated Plan. In practical terms, the FAA is looking for research that can help advance the safety, efficiency, capacity, and modernization of the national airspace system, and the solicitation is structured to accommodate a range of research topics aligned with FAA program needs.
Funding can be provided either as a traditional grant or as a cooperative agreement. The inclusion of cooperative agreements signals that some projects may involve substantial FAA involvement during performance, such as collaboration on technical direction, access to FAA facilities or data, coordinated testing, or close alignment with ongoing FAA research efforts. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers the barrier to entry for applicants that may not have discretionary funds available for match contributions. The listed award floor and ceiling are both shown as 0, which usually indicates the notice does not commit to specific minimum or maximum award sizes in the synopsis and that actual award amounts may vary depending on project scope, availability of funds, and FAA priorities at the time of selection.
Eligible applicants include a mix of research-capable organizations: public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education in that category), and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. This eligibility structure suggests the FAA expected proposals from universities and university-affiliated labs, independent nonprofits with aviation or engineering research capacity, and tribal entities that may operate aviation-related programs or have relevant research partnerships.
The timeline information included with the source data shows the opportunity was posted on December 9, 2008, with later administrative dates indicating it remained available as an open solicitation into early 2012. The original closing date is listed as January 31, 2012, with a current closing date of January 1, 2012, and an archive date of March 1, 2012. Those dates indicate the window for submissions during that cycle and also suggest the program may have operated on a periodic or continuously open basis depending on FAA needs, though applicants would need to confirm the active status and any updated submission windows in the full announcement or subsequent FAA postings.
A key practical instruction in the description is the strong recommendation to contact the appropriate FAA program office before submitting. This is often important for research solicitations where topic alignment and sponsor interest can determine competitiveness. Early communication can help an applicant confirm whether a concept fits current FAA technical priorities, identify the best program office for sponsorship, understand any data, facilities, or coordination requirements, and shape a scope that is realistic for FAA review and implementation. For applicants, this step can also clarify whether the project is better suited to a grant versus a cooperative agreement based on the level of anticipated FAA involvement.
For questions or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Nicole Saiauskie, Grants Program Specialist, at 609-485-4781. This contact detail is useful both for technical access issues and, typically, for navigating submission logistics or identifying where to direct programmatic questions within the FAA research structure.
FAA Aviation Research Grants Open Solicitation (FON 06 01, CFDA 20.108) - FAQs
What is the FAA Aviation Research Grants Open Solicitation?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to support civil aviation research through grants and cooperative agreements. The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number (FON) 06 01 and CFDA 20.108.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to attract research proposals that address both long-term and short-term technical needs across civil aviation. The FAA is looking for research that supports broader FAA strategic priorities, including objectives in the FAA Flight Plan and the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Integrated Plan.
What kinds of outcomes or impacts is the FAA looking for in proposed research?
The solicitation emphasizes research that can advance the safety, efficiency, capacity, and modernization of the National Airspace System, and that aligns with FAA program needs.
What types of funding instruments may be used?
Funding may be provided as either a traditional grant or a cooperative agreement.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement under this solicitation?
The announcement indicates that cooperative agreements may be used for projects where substantial FAA involvement is expected during performance. Examples mentioned include collaboration on technical direction, access to FAA facilities or data, coordinated testing, or close alignment with ongoing FAA research efforts.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Are there minimum or maximum award sizes listed?
The award floor and award ceiling are both shown as 0. This typically means the synopsis does not commit to a specific minimum or maximum award amount, and actual award sizes may vary based on project scope, availability of funds, and FAA priorities at the time of selection.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants listed include:
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education in that category)
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Does the eligibility list suggest what kinds of organizations the FAA expects to apply?
Yes. The structure suggests the FAA anticipated proposals from universities and university-affiliated labs, independent nonprofits with aviation or engineering research capacity, and tribal entities that may operate aviation-related programs or have relevant research partnerships.
What research topics are eligible under this solicitation?
The solicitation is described as accommodating a range of research topics aligned with FAA program needs, with emphasis on long-term and short-term technical needs across civil aviation and alignment with FAA strategic priorities (including the FAA Flight Plan and NextGen Integrated Plan).
Are applicants encouraged to contact the FAA before submitting a proposal?
Yes. The description strongly recommends contacting the appropriate FAA program office before submitting.
Why does the FAA recommend contacting the program office before submitting?
For research solicitations, topic alignment and sponsor interest can affect competitiveness. Early communication can help confirm whether a concept fits current FAA technical priorities, identify the best program office, understand data/facilities/coordination needs, and shape a realistic scope. It can also help clarify whether a project is better suited to a grant versus a cooperative agreement based on expected FAA involvement.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the listed closing dates?
The source data indicates it was posted on December 9, 2008. It shows administrative dates suggesting the solicitation remained available as an open solicitation into early 2012. The original closing date is listed as January 31, 2012, the current closing date is listed as January 1, 2012, and the archive date is March 1, 2012.
What do the multiple closing dates imply?
They indicate the submission window for that cycle and suggest the program may have operated on a periodic or continuously open basis depending on FAA needs. Applicants would need to confirm the active status and any updated submission windows in the full announcement or later FAA postings.
Who is the point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Nicole Saiauskie, Grants Program Specialist, at 609-485-4781.
What kinds of help is the listed point of contact associated with?
The contact is listed for questions or assistance accessing the full announcement, and is typically useful for navigating submission logistics or identifying where to direct programmatic questions within the FAA research structure.
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