AFA grants fund innovative aerospace-themed STEM projects in JROTC classrooms to inspire cadets and deepen their understanding of aerospace’s role in society.
Funder: Air and Space Forces Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 per JROTC unit grant; single-year award
Summary: Supports JROTC units in implementing innovative, aerospace-themed classroom projects to inspire cadets in STEM and aerospace fields.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines are projected and subject to change.
The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) offers grants to Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) units to support innovative, aerospace-themed projects that encourage students and cadets to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and deepen their understanding of aerospace’s critical role in society. These grants are part of AFA’s national aerospace education initiative, aiming to empower JROTC educators to introduce impactful programs that reach hundreds of cadets each year.