Aviation Grants Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.
Other requirements
- Minnesota-focused
- Regional aviation organizations
- Upper Midwest aviation community
Overview
Geographic Scope: Minnesota and regional aviation community
Focus Areas: Aviation education, career development, emergency services training, and honoring aviation heritage
Program Description
The Airport Foundation MSP dedicates itself to enhancing the experience and exceeding the expectations of travelers at MSP International Airport, as well as supporting the airport and broader aviation community. The foundation provides grant support to a variety of regional aviation organizations and causes.
What They Fund
The foundation supports initiatives including:
- Aviation Education: Minnesota Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camp, Discover Aviation Days, AirExpo, AirSpace MN
- Emergency Services: Armed Forces Service Center at MSP Airport, MAC Fire Department Training, Red Cross Disaster Training
- Aviation Heritage: Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame (honoring Minnesota luminaries of aviation), Lindbergh Foundation support
Geographic Scope
- Minnesota-focused
- Regional aviation organizations
- Upper Midwest aviation community
Application Process
Organizations interested in grant funding should submit applications through the grant application portal.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Submit grant request through the online portal by clicking "Apply Here!"
- All grant requests are reviewed by the Airport Foundation MSP team
- Applicants will receive a status update as quickly as possible
Supplementary Materials: Email supplementary materials to Derek Walters at derek.walters@mspmac.org
Questions: For questions about your grant application, contact the foundation directly at 612-726-5235
What Airport Foundation MSP actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2019 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
Airport Foundation MSP reported $5,500 in grants for 2021 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2019, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2019
- 2
- Total given
- $10K
- Median grant
- $5,000
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: St. Paul, MN; Eden Prarie, MN.
Example grants
The Learning Jet · St Paul, MN
To support aerospace education
$5,000
Wings of the North Inc · Eden Prarie, MN
Donation for event
$5,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
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