Education Grants

Education Grants support aviation-focused educational programs that expand access, build skills and create pathways into aviation careers. Funded initiatives range from youth programs and camps to mentoring, workforce development and academic research. 

2026 Grants Timeline

  • Applications Open: 2 March 2026
  • Application Deadline: 29 May 2026 
  • Awards Announced: Summer 2026 

Who Qualifies to Apply for an Education Grant?

Eligible organizations must: 

  • Be registered as non-profit entities
  • Offer aviation-focused educational platforms such as summer camps, workshops or other programs or projects dedicated to enhancing knowledge about the aviation industry 
  • Be established for a minimum of two years prior to applying
  • Religious organizations that are inclusive of all religions and not specific to one or a few religions 

Applications are accepted from a variety of organizations, including educational institutions, museums, foundations and community-based programs. 

2026 Education Grant Awardees

Organization Project Region of Focus
Aerobility Junior Aviation Course (JAC) Europe
African Leaders in Aviation Avi-STEM Camp Africa
Blue Light Ventures Inc. Take a Kid Flying programme for ten Blue Light branches Oceania
Flight Club 502 Pathways to Progress North America
Girls Fly Africa NPC Aerospace Design, Repurposing, and Restoration Workshops Africa
Habitat for Aviation SEE IT. TRY IT. BECOME IT. North America
International Aerospace Women’s Association IAWA Mentoring Program Global
Intrepid Museum Foundation, Inc. No-Fee Aviation Science and History Programs for Students and Teachers North America
Irish Aviation Foundation CLG ISTAT Aviation Discovery Education Experience Europe
Museums at Mitchel dba Cradle of Aviation Museum Junior Docent Program North America
National Aviation Hall of Fame 2026 Wings of Women (WoW) Girls in Aviation and STEM Program North America
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Youth Aviation STEM Education Programs North America
Reno Air Racing Association, Inc. dba National Championship Air Races STEM Discovery Zone Program North America
The Irish Aviation Students Association 11th Annual Symposium Europe
The Pinhead Institute K-12 Aviation Scholars in the Schools North America
The Vayyu Foundation Heights of Possibility: Low-Carbon Aviation Pathways Africa, Europe
Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum AeroKidz North America
United Community Nepal Aviation Education Program: Building Career Pathways in Aerospace and Aviation for Nepal’s Youth Asia
Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology Aviation Maintenance Summer Bridge Program at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology North America
Wings Over the Rockies Innovative Hands on Aviation Training for Middle & High School Students North America
Women in Aviation International Aviation for Girls Global
Women in Aviation International – Singapore Chapter Girls in Aviation Day Asia
Youth Aviation Adventure Workforce Pipeline Development North America
Youth Glide New Zealand Incorporated Youth Soaring Development Camps Oceania