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FAA Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching the Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program to strengthen the aviation maintenance workforce across the United States. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation - Program Overview: - Approximately $13 million in total funding - About 13 grants expected, each up to $1 million - Maximum performance period of 24 months per award - Eligible Applicants: - Certified repair stations - Labor organizations representing aviation maintenance workers - Accredited institutions of higher education - Postsecondary vocational institutions - High schools or secondary schools - Aviation-related nonprofit organizations - State, local, territorial, or tribal governmental entities - Services Requested: - Creation and delivery of aviation maintenance education programs and curricula - Workforce development initiatives for high school, postsecondary, and higher education students, veterans, and individuals seeking aviation maintenance careers - Scholarships, internships, apprenticeships, curriculum development, outreach, and military-to-civilian transition support - Unique Requirements: - At least 20% of total funding allocated to the Willa Brown Aviation Education Program - Must be carried out in counties containing at least one qualified opportunity zone as defined by the Internal Revenue Code - Place of Performance: - Projects must include activities in counties with qualified opportunity zones for the Willa Brown program - FAA is the contracting office - No specific OEMs or commercial products are requested; focus is on educational and workforce development services.

Description

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is accepting applications for the FY 2026 FAA Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program. The program aims to expand the aviation maintenance technical workforce and support career transitions in aviation maintenance across the U.S. and its territories. At least 20% of the total funding will support the Willa Brown Aviation Education Program, targeting counties with qualified opportunity zones. Eligible applicants include certified repair stations, labor organizations, accredited educational institutions, aviation-related nonprofits, and government entities.

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