A total of $69,106.65 has been awarded in grants.
Congratulations to the 2023 recipients of the Flying Site Improvement Grant and the Take off And Grow Grant!
Flying Site Improvement Grant (FSIG)
32 clubs were awarded Flying Site Improvement Grants in 2023! AMA established the Flying Site Improvement Grant program to invest in the continued improvement and growth of AMA chartered clubs and fields. Grant funding is provided through an allocation of membership dues each year as well as from funding from the AMA Foundation. These clubs are making a difference in the model aviation community, and the communities in which they operate. This year, $55,082.65 was awarded.
Mid-Coast Radio Control Club - $338.14
Flights Masters of Elkhart County Ltd. - $2,407.93
Cadillac Area Modelers Society - $918.14
Southern Tier Aero Radio Society - $3,000.00
The Flying Electrons of Menomonee Falls - $1,150.00
Florence Aero Modelers - $2,096.64
Johnson City Radio Controllers - $2,112.00
Lake County Modelers & Flyers Association - $3,000.00
Fairfield League of Yankee Radio Controllers - $910.61
Charlotte Sport Modelers - $3,000.00
Northeast Side Taildraggers - $3,000.00
Sky Ranch Flyers - $909.47
Richardson Radio Control Club - $2,875.00
Central Valley Radio Control - $1,111.40
Penn Ohio Radio Kontrol Society - $2,235.66
Rhode Island Aeromodelers - $866.06
Rockwall R/C Sport Flyers - $3,000.00
Rock River Aero Modelers Society - $3,000.00
Miami R/C Flying Club - $642.35
Chino Valley Flyers - $3,000.00
Henderson Radio Control Model Airplane Club - $1,309.00
Mid Florida RC Club - $1,502.00
Barnstormers RC Club - $297.75
Midwest Air Wing R/C Club - $433.59
RC Barnstormers - $524.46
Flying Pilgrims - $1,666.04
Palm Beach Radio Control Association - $1,892.00
Southern New Hampshire Flying Eagles - $2,375.00
Delaware R/C Club - $3,000.00
Model Association of Central Kansas - $1,315.00
Oregon Miniature Aircraft Squadron - $917.90
Fredericksburg Aeromasters - $276.51
Take off And Grow (TAG) Grant
22 clubs were awarded Take off And Grow Grants in 2023! AMA Awards up to $1,000.00 to clubs that implement a Take off And Grow (TAG) program in the local communities. TAG programs provide newcomers to model aviation an opportunity to learn about the hobby as well as practice flying model aircraft with experienced club members. TAG grants are awarded each year, thanks to the generous support of AMA members and AMA Foundation donors across the country. This year, $14,024.00 was awarded.
Flying Knights MAC - $1,000.00
Dare County Radio Control Flyers - $1,000.00
Northern Virginia Remote Control - $1,000.00
Seminole RC Club - $622.00
Flagler County Radio Aero Modelers - $600.00
Bartow County Model Aviation - $1,000.00
Henderson Radio Control Model Airplane Club - $800.00
Shawano RC Fliers - $250.00
Tulip City Air Force MAC - $200.00
Wausau RC Sports - $360.00
Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society - $700.00
Casper Airmodelers Association - $500.00
Rapid City Propbusters - $500.00
Longmont Electric Aircraft Flyers - $1,000.00
Sacramento Area Modelers - $432.00
Casa Grande RC Flyers - $640.00
Havasu Sport Flyers - $625.00
Desert Hawks RC Club - $200.00
Utah Valley Aeromodelers - $375.00
Dallas WingDingers - $700.00
Salem Radio Controlled Pilots Association - $800.00
Clark County Radio Control Society - $720.00
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