FEDERAL AGENCY:

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

AUTHORIZATION:

Federal Aviation Administration Research, Engineering and Development Authorization Act of 1990, Public Law 101- 508; Aviation Security Improvement Act of 1990, Public Law 101-604; Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act, Public Law 103-305.

To encourage and support innovative, advanced, and applied research and development in areas of potential benefit to the long-term growth of civil aviation.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

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USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

The grants may be used to support research and development projects at colleges, universities and nonprofit institutions in the following areas: 1. Capacity and Air Traffic Control Technology; 2. Communications, Navigation and Surveillance; 3. Aviation Weather; 4. Airport Technology; 5. Aircraft Safety Technology; 6. System Security Technology; 7. Human Factors and Aviation Medicine; 8. Environment and Energy; 9. Systems Science and Operations Research; 10. Commercial Space Transportation. Discretionary funds are not currently available. Potential grantees are encouraged to contact FAA Research Technical Program Offices for sponsorship.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:   Colleges, universities and nonprofit institutions are eligible to benefit. Profit organizations may be eligible in the area of Aviation Security.

Beneficiary Eligibility:   Colleges, universities and nonprofit institutions are eligible to benefit. Profit organizations may be eligible to benefit in the area of Aviation Security.

Credentials/Documentation:   Evidence of eligibility and of negotiated indirect rates and audit by cognizant agency.

Pre-application Coordination:   Pre-application form not required. Consultation and or assistance is available by calling (609) 485-4424. No pre-application conference needed. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs".

Application Procedure:   A solicitation and application kit may be accessed on the internet at www.tc.faa.gov/contracts/logistic/logistics.htm, or by writing to the Aviation Research Grants Program, ACT-50, William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405 or by calling (609) 485-4424.

Award Procedure:   Award authority has been delegated to the Aviation Research Grants Program, ACT-50, at the William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405. Awards will be made throughout the year. Solicitation 97.2 will remain open indefinitely. Any change to this will appear in the Federal Register.

Deadlines:   Proposals are accepted throughout the calendar year.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:   120 Days.

Appeals:   None.

Renewals:   Multi-year grants are available; extensions are possible. No-cost extensions available upon application.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:   This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements, however, cost-sharing by the grantee is highly encouraged.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:   Minimum grant duration is one year. No other time restrictions. Assistance is disbursed monthly. Advances are possible.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:   Technical Reporting Requirements per Subpart C of OMB Circular A-110 and OMB Circular A-102, Paragraph 7. Semi-annual and final technical reports required. Financial reporting requirements as per Subpart C of OMB Circular A-110 and of OMB Circular A-102, Paragraph 7. Quarterly and final reports required.

Audits:   Single Audit Act assigns responsibility to either the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Defense for most institutions. The FAA reserves the right to conduct individual audits as needed within the constraints of applicable laws and regulations.

Records:   Technical and financial records must be retained for a minimum of 3 years (or longer, depending on special situations) following grant completion.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification:   69-8108-0-7-402.

Obligations:   (Grants) FY 01 $30,000,000; FY 02 est $30,000,000; and FY 03 est $30,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:   Proposals received to date have requested from $25,000 to $5.0 million with most between $50,000 and $150,000. Larger proposals are for multi-year research.

Information available at the above internet web site.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

OMB Circulars A-122, A- 133, A-110 and A-21, Regulations and Executive Orders are referenced in Appendix 2 of the FAA Research Grants Order 9550. A solicitation and application kit containing the appropriate forms and directions is available.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:   None.

Headquarters Office:   Aviation Research Grants Program, ACT-50, William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405. Telephone: (609) 485-4424. FAX (609) 485-6509.

Web Site Address:   http://www.its.tc.faa.gov/logistics/grants.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Research and development in Satellite navigation; Aircraft Structural mechanics and materials; De- icing Fluids; Cockpit Human Factors; Aviation Security.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

The FAA has established four criteria which should be met for a proposal to be eligible for funding. These four criteria are: 1. Intrinsic Value; 2. Relevance to the FAA Mission; 3. Technical Soundness of the Proposal; 4. Research Performance Competence.