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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ASSISTANCE
20.108: Aviation Research Grants
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| PROGRAM AND AWARD | FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS | FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO. |
| APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS | INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| RELATED PROGRAMS | ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS |
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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.
Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication form not required. Consultation and or assistance is available by calling (609) 485-5652. No preapplication conference needed. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs". The Office of Research and Technology Applications maintains a mailing list. Solicitations are sent to all persons and institutions on the mailing list.
Application Procedure: A solicitation and application kit may be obtained by writing to the Office of Research and Technology Applications, AAR-201, William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405 or by calling (609) 485-5652.
Award Procedure: Award authority has been delegated to the Office of Research and Technology Applications, AAR-201, at the William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405. Awards will be made throughout the year during the open period. Solicitation 96.1 will remain open indefinitely. Any change to this will appear in the Federal Register.
Deadlines: Announced in the Federal Register.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 120 Days.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: Multi-year grants are available; extensions are possible. No-cost extensions available upon application.
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.
Examples of Funded Projects: Research and development in Satellite navigation; Aircraft Structural mechanics and materials; De-icing Fluids; Cockpit Human Factors; Aviation Security.
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.
1) Agency directive written and published; 2) Federal Register Notice written and published; 3) Solicitation No. 96-1 and application kit assembled and distributed nationally; 4) Solicitation No. 96-2, Trace Based Automated Luggage System.
Federal Agency: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Type of Assistance: Project Grants; Use of Property, Facilities, and Equipment.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 99 $30,000,000; FY 00 est $30,000,000; and FY 01 est $25,000,000.
Budget Account Number: 69-8108-0-7-402.
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; FAA Authorization Act, Public Law 103-305.
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.
Regional or Local Office: None.
Headquarters Office: Office of Research and Technology Applications, AAR-201, William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405. Phone: (609) 485-5652, FAX (609) 485-6509.
(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)
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.
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.
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.
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