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FLY UTAH Education Grant

The FLY UTAH education grant is a new annual funding opportunity to support the development of educational pathways in the field of aviation. The grant is open to all educational institutions, schools, and training facilities in the State of Utah with new or existing programs that prepare students for a career in aeronautics. Awardees will receive one-time funding for projects with a total of $150,000 to be allocated each year. The goal of this grant is to build Utah’s skilled workforce in aviation by aligning the efforts of education and industry and encourage students to engage in career development.

Please use the link below to access the application. Completed applications and any supporting documentation should be sent to Nicole Zinger at nzinger@utah.gov.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:862160d7-01ef-3312-8095-ca9ee53c014b

The submission window for 2024 has closed. Please check back next year for future grant opportunities!

Airport Revitalization Grant

The Utah Airport Revitalization grant is a new annual funding opportunity to support the visual aspect of airport facilities and grounds. The grant is open to all airports in the State of Utah. Awardees will receive funding on an agreed payment schedule based on selected projects. $200,000 is the total amount of funds the Division of Aeronautics has each year to be allocated. The goal of this grant is to support multiple small projects at airports while enhancing the airport’s visibility and aesthetic.

This grant does not take away or add to any existing (ACIP) Airport Capital Improvement Plans, or (ALP) Airport Layout Plans.

FLY Utah Passport Program

Utah’s Division of Aeronautics is partnering with the Utah Airport Operators Association (UAOA) to promote aeronautics and encourage safe travel between the various airports in the state.

The FLY Utah Passport Program challenges participants to visit all 46 public use airports in Utah! As you explore them all, use the Log In below to create an account and record your visits. You must be within 1 mile of the airport’s coordinates to log it on the website, and all visits must be completed within a 3 year timespan. Individuals who complete the program and visit all 46 of Utah’s public use airports will be awarded a special commendation from UAOA. To verify program completion please email kieraallen@utah.gov.

Challenge 1: Visit all 46 Public Use Airports in Utah + 3 Aviation Museums

Prize: UAOA Jacket

Challenge 2: Complete Challenge 1 + 3 backcountry strips + 11 navigation arrows

Prize: FLY Utah Patch