OpenResearchALN 20.109
- Award range
- Up to $20M
- Closes
- See notice
- Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Assistance Listing 20.109
Air Transportation Centers of Excellence
Department of Transportation · Federal Aviation Administration
Assistance Listing 20.109, “Air Transportation Centers of Excellence,” is a federal program administered by Department of Transportation. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 1 open, 0 forecasted and 5 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $22.5M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
- Funding down 64% (FY24→FY25)Actual obligations reported in the SAM.gov listing changed -64% from FY2024 to FY2025. Historical data, not a prediction. calculated by GrantsJunction
Program objective
Conduct long term research in critical and specific areas of aviation related technology. Responsibilities of Centers may include, but are not limited to: the conduct of research concerning catastrophic failure of aircraft; airspace and airport planning and design; airport capacity enhancement techniques; human performance in the air transportation environment; aviation safety and security; the supply of trained air transportation personnel including pilots and mechanics; and other aviation issues pertinent to developing and maintaining a safe and efficient air transportation system, and the interpretation, publication, and dissemination of the results of such research.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 20.109
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
FAA COE applicants are limited to colleges and universities with the financial resources to meet statutory requirements for matching Federal funds and maintenance of effort. Academic institutions may partner with industry affiliates, other public and private entities, government laboratories and other interested parties. Applicants must satisfy the Congressionally mandated selection criteria as stated in an open Final Solicitation.
Intended beneficiaries: Education (13+) and Private nonprofit institution/organization.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Program started in FY 1992. Grant assistance is expected to be a minimum of $500,000 per year for each Center, and may be augmented by tasks funded through IDIQ contract awards.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 20.109. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 20.109
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $1 – $20M | Sep 30, 2026 | 20.109 | |
COE for Technical Training and Human PerformanceFAA-COE-TTHP | Closed | $1 – $1M | Sep 30, 2026 | 20.109 |
FAA Center of Excellence (COE) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)DOT - FAA Centers of Excellence | Closed | Amount not specified | Sep 15, 2022 | 20.109 |
FAA COE CST Announcement to Solicit Affiliate MembersDOT - FAA Centers of Excellence | Closed | Amount not specified | Aug 20, 2021 | 20.109 |
| Closed | Amount not specified | Mar 20, 2013 | 20.109 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 20.109?
20.109 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Air Transportation Centers of Excellence.” 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 20.109?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 20.109 provide?
The agency reported $22,531,532 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.