OMB control number

Aviation Research Grants Program

OMB 2120-0559 · DOT/FAA.

OMB 2120-0559

The Aviation Research Grants Program utilizes grant awards to support advanced research in areas of potential benefit to the long-term growth of civil aviation, and in areas related to the prevention of catastrophic failure of an aircraft. The objective of this program is to encourage and support innovative, advanced, and applied research and development in areas of potential benefit to the long-term growth of civil aviation. This program implements 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Federal Aviation Administration Research, Engineering and Development Authorization Act of 1990, Public Law 101-508; 49 USC 44511: Aviation research grants. Submission requirements, instructions, and a list of documentation required for applying for a grant is outlined in the Aviation Research Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) number FAA-12-01, posted on www.grants.gov. Eligible benefactors include colleges, universities, and non-profit research institutions.

The latest form for Aviation Research Grants Program expires 2026-10-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
Form FAA Form 9550 FINAL PROJECT REPORT Form and Instruction
Form FAA Form 9550 Aviation Research Grants Program Form and Instruction
Form STANDARD FORM 270 REQUEST FOR ADVANCE OR REIMBURSEMENT Form and Instruction
Form SF 3881 ACH VENDOR/MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENT ENROLLMENT FORM Form and Instruction
2120-0559 2020 Supporting Statement.dg_edits3.1.23-rev.docx Supporting Statement A
2120-0559 2020 Supporting Statement.docx Supporting Statement A
Solicitation FAA-12-01.pdf Supplementary Document
Solicitation FAA-12-01.pdf Supplementary Document
Aviation Research Grants Program Form and Instruction
Aviation Research Grants Program Form and Instruction
Aviation Research Grants Program Form and Instruction
Aviation Research Grants Program Form and Instruction

All Historical Document Collections

202007-2120-004	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2020-08-31
201704-2120-006 Approved with change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2017-04-27
201309-2120-005 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2013-09-30
201001-2120-002 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2010-02-26
200701-2120-005 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2007-01-30
200611-2120-004 Improperly submitted and continue	Revision of a currently approved collection	2006-11-29
200308-2120-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2003-08-01
200008-2120-002 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2000-08-11
199708-2120-004 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1997-08-26
199411-2120-003 Approved without change	Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	1994-11-17
199106-2120-001 Approved without change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	1991-06-27