AMDA Foundation, the organiser of the Avalon Australian International Airshow, has launched a $250,000 General Aviation Advancement Program (GAAP) to fund scholarships for future aviation professionals and grants for aerodromes, clubs and aviation organisations.
The first of two funding rounds opened today, 11 November. Scholarships will support career pathways into aviation, while grants will help aerodromes, clubs and other organisations invest in infrastructure and capability, with the aim of boosting the workforce and participation across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia.
AMDA Foundation CEO Justin Giddings said the program would back the people, projects and organisations shaping the future of general aviation.
“General aviation is the backbone of Australia’s aviation industry, and this investment lets us back the people and organisations building its future, from students taking their first steps into a flying career, to aerodromes and clubs strengthening the infrastructure the sector relies on,” Giddings said.
“This is about putting practical support behind the people and organisations driving general aviation forward.”
The program’s second phase, the Australian Aviation Exchange, will launch later this month. The website is designed as a one-stop shop for GA funding opportunities across Australia, along with career information and resources, making it easier for individuals, clubs, aerodromes and organisations to find support relevant to them.
Details of the GAAP scholarships and grants, including eligibility and how to apply, are available on the AMDA Foundation website.