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Support for Minorities and Women in Aviation: Bessie Coleman Education Program

This act establishes a grant program to help women and minorities gain knowledge and experience in the aviation industry. Through this program, citizens from these groups will have greater opportunities for careers in aviation, potentially leading to better professional and financial prospects.
Key points
The new Bessie Coleman Aviation Education Program supports aviation education.
The program aims to increase the participation of women and minorities in the aviation industry.
Grants can be used for internships, scholarships, drone introduction programs, and technical training.
Priority for grants is given to applications supporting the participation of women, minorities, and individuals from rural and urban areas.
The maximum grant amount is $500,000 per fiscal year, with a budget of $5 million for each fiscal year until 2027.
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Additional Information
Minorities in Aviation Education Act of 2023
Print number: HR 2428
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Process start date: 2023-03-30