Description
The FAA Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program aims to expand the pool of maintenance technical workers and support activities to facilitate the transition to careers in aviation maintenance. The program is open to various eligible entities, including certified repair stations, labor organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities. The grant will provide funding for projects that create and deliver programs or curricula for high school and secondary school students, establish or improve registered apprenticeship or internship programs, support the transition to aviation maintenance careers, and enhance the aviation maintenance technical workforce.
• The program has a funding priority of expanding a skilled and competent maintenance technical workers workforce.
• The grant will provide a maximum of $1 million for a 24-month performance period.
• The FAA estimates it will make approximately 13 awards under this announcement.
• The program has specific performance goals, indicators, targets, and data collection expectations for recipients to achieve a positive impact on the aviation workforce.
• The recipient will be responsible for providing information to the FAA to show progress towards the goals.
• The grant is subject to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.