Funder: DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants

Due Dates: July 3, 2025 | September 3, 2025 | December 1, 2025 | January 2, 2026 (new applications); June 3, 2025 | August 2, 2025 | November 1, 2025 | January 2, 2026 (white papers/pre-applications)

Funding Amounts: Up to $6,000,000 annually available; individual awards typically range from several thousand to several million dollars; project duration 12–60 months.

Summary: Supports innovative basic and applied research to advance the long-term growth and technical needs of civil aviation across a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines.

Key Information: Open to U.S. colleges, universities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits; cost sharing is encouraged but not required.