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Aviation Workforce Grants: Technical Aid and Focus on Underrepresented Groups.

This bill strengthens the aviation workforce development grant program. It allows up to 2% of funds to be set aside for technical assistance, making it easier for eligible applicants to secure grants. Furthermore, priority consideration will be given to programs that recruit individuals from rural and disadvantaged areas, and those that specifically address the staffing needs of regional airports.
Key points
Up to 2% of aviation workforce development funds (2025-2028) can be used for technical assistance to help applicants secure grants.
Grant applications focusing on recruiting underrepresented populations, including those in rural and economically disadvantaged areas, will receive preferential treatment.
The legislation aims to strengthen aviation programs at public and minority-serving educational institutions and support regional airport staffing needs.
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Additional Information
A bill to ensure funds are available under the aviation workforce development grant program for technical assistance and to require consideration for certain applicants.
Print number: S 4335
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2024-05-14