Humanitarian Aid Grants

Humanitarian Aid Grants support organizations that use aviation as a tool to provide life-saving assistance, improve access to healthcare and respond to humanitarian crises around the globe. These grants prioritize projects that demonstrate measurable impact, strong operational capability and a commitment to serving communities in need. 

2026 Grants Timeline

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

Who Qualifies to Apply for a Humanitarian Aid Grant?

Applicants must meet the following criteria: 

  • Be a registered non-profit organization 
  • Be established for a minimum of two years prior to applying
  • Demonstrate a clear humanitarian mission supported by aviation-related activities 
  • Have a proven ability to deliver aid effectively and responsibly 
  • Religious organizations that are inclusive of all religions and not specific to one or a few religions 

2026 Humanitarian Aid Grant Awardees

Organization Project Region of Focus
Airlink General Support for Humanitarian Aid Operations All Regions
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex Replacement night vision goggles, used by air ambulance pilots to reach patients after dark Europe
Angel Flight of New England, Inc. Flight Coordination Program

North America, Caribbean, Europe
Associação Expedicionários da Saúde Operando na Amazônia / Operating in the Amazon Program South America
Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation Austin Smiles International Medical Mission Trips

Central America, North America
Aviation Without Borders UK Supporting the airfreighting of urgently needed water purifying kits in East Africa and emergency health packs in the Middle East

Asia, Africa, Europe
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust From Forecast to Frontline: Aviation Safety Systems to Save More Lives Europe
Flying Angels Foundation ETS Flying Angels Flight Emergency Fund – Life-Saving Flights for Critically ill Children

Asia, Europe, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Africa
Lia's Wings Lia's Wings Air Transfers Europe
London's Air Ambulance Charity Medical Training Equipment Fund Europe
Mercy Air South Africa Kalahari Wings 13 Africa
New England Life Flight Inc. No Patient Left Behind: Critical Care Transport Patient Financial Assistance Fund North America
Orbis International Orbis and the Flying Eye Hospital

Asia, South America, Africa
Partners for Andean Community Health Advancing Women's Health & Wellbeing in Rural Ecuador South America
Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (Queensland Section) Limited Supporting Remote Aeromedical Operations with Critical Connectivity Oceania