Assistance Listing 11.051
NOAA Cooperative Aviation Center
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Assistance Listing 11.051, “NOAA Cooperative Aviation Center,” is a federal program administered by COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
The NOAA Corps plans to partner with qualified institutions to establish Cooperative Aviation Centers. Qualified partner institutions must have a four-year baccalaureate program of professional flight and piloting instruction that is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International and provide students the opportunity to earn relevant pilot certifications and licenses. These institutions must be located in regions with multiple weather related activities to promote familiarity with various weather conditions consistent with NOAA Corps aviation missions. Additionally, the institutions must demonstrate the ability to provide STEM education aligned to the NOAA Corps requirements. Finally, institutions should also demonstrate access to relevant simulation technology and evidence of past collaborations with NOAA
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 11.051
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Postsecondary Institutions with baccalaureate program of professional flight and piloting instruction accredited by a recognized aviation education body and possess FAA certified flight training programs. Additionally, applicants must include in their degree Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Specific requirements would include at least 48 semester (72 quarter) hours in STEM course work pertaining to NOAA’s missions. The combination of rigorous flight training and specialized STEM education will equip graduates to contribute meaningfully to NOAA's distinctive and critical responsibilities. To ensure a coordinated effort between OMAO and the university, OMAO's assistance throughout the student selection process is required.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionWho gets funded
Historical data · not a predictionUSAspending.gov shows no grant or cooperative agreement awards under ALN 11.051 since October 1, 2023. The program may fund other kinds of assistance, or may not have made awards recently.
Source: USAspending.gov (grants and cooperative agreements, award types 02–05), refreshed weekly; last checked Oct 9, 2026. Names and amounts are as reported by agencies and prime recipients. Past recipients show where money went — not who is eligible or how likely an application is to succeed.
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 11.051?
11.051 is the Assistance Listing Number for “NOAA Cooperative Aviation Center.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 11.051?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.