Shenandoah Community Foundation logo

Career and Technical Education Fund - Aviation Program Grant

Shenandoah Community Foundation

Funding Amount

$150,000 (initial grant for equipment; additional grant for instructor salary)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Career and Technical Education Fund - Aviation Program Grant

Recipient: Shenandoah County Public Schools - Triplett Tech

Purpose: To launch a new Aviation Program at Triplett Tech

Award Details:

  • Initial grant: $150,000 for equipment purchase

  • Additional grant: Provided from same fund in summer for aviation instructor's salary
  • Program Description: The aviation program offers students hands-on training in flight mechanics, aeronautics, and aviation technology, preparing them for in-demand careers in the aviation industry. Program became available for the 2025-2026 school year.

    Geographic Scope: Shenandoah County, Virginia

    Background: Made possible by a generous donor. Represents an investment in the future of students and the community, expanding educational opportunities and opening doors to exciting high-potential careers.

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: 540-465-1444

  • Address: P.O. Box 350, Strasburg, VA 22657
  • What Shenandoah Community Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2024
    12
    Total given
    $362K
    Median grant
    $16K
    Range
    $7,500–$150K
    • By dollars: Virginia 87%, North Carolina 6%, Colorado 4%. Top recipient cities: Woodstock, VA; Manassas, VA; Mount Jackson, VA.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 58% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Shenandoah County Public Schools · Woodstock, VA

      Education-arts & culture

      $150K

    • Community Resources for Education and Wellness · Mount Jackson, VA

      Community center-arts & culture

      $50K

    • Prince William County Bar Foundation Inc · Manassas, VA

      Education -scholarships

      $30K

    • Shenandoah Community Health Clinic · Woodstock, VA

      Medical

      $26K

    • Blue Ridge Area Food Bank · Verona, VA

      Food distribution

      $23K

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsstem-education

    Categories

    Browse similar grants by category

    Related Grants

    Open grants from this funder and similar programs

    Your AI grants department

    Ready to apply for Career and Technical Education Fund - Aviation Program Grant?

    Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.