Office of the Secretary of Higher EducationWith the passage of P.L. 2025 c.269 paired and investment in the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Appropriations Act, the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education will launch the New Jersey Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (NJ AT-CTI) initiative partnership with a selected New Jersey institution of higher education. This program benefits the State and institution by modernizing and aligning educational programs with critical state and federal priorities.
This notice of funding opportunity is open to New Jersey senior public institutions and county colleges.
Institutions will be required to expend their funds by September 1, 2027. Please consider this date in determining an adequate award amount that can be utilized in its entirety by the established deadline. The State anticipates funding two awards. Individual institutions can apply for up to $1,500,000 and partnerships can apply for up to $2,000,000.
To qualify, an institution must meet the following requirements:
Institutions that demonstrate plans to meet these requirements are permitted to apply. Partnerships between eligible institutions are permittable and are encouraged.
Applications are due May 6, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
To apply:
Questions about this Notice may be submitted via email to Josefina Ewins, Policy Analyst, at Josefina.Ewins@oshe.nj.gov with a copy to Sara Lipsett, Grants Manager, at Sara.Lipsett@oshe.nj.gov through May 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
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