{"id":51920,"date":"2023-03-01T17:27:04","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T17:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/?page_id=51920"},"modified":"2023-06-16T17:39:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T17:39:49","slug":"aloft","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/aloft\/","title":{"rendered":"Oportunidades de aprendizaje y formaci\u00f3n financiada en el sector de la aviaci\u00f3n (ALOFT)"},"content":{"rendered":"                <div class=\"hero-block hero-block--subpage  \" >\n\n        <div class=\"breadcrumb_wrapper\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\">Home<\/a> \/\n                                                                <span>Aviation Learning Opportunities &#038; Funded Training (ALOFT)<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"hero-img\" style=\"\n                            background-image: url(https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ALOFT_1-copy.jpg);                                                    background-position: center center;\n                                \"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"container h-100\">\n            <div class=\"row align-items-center justify-content-center h-100\">\n                <div class=\"col-12 content\">\n                    <div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-startup-housing-opportunity-venture-loan-shovl\"><strong>Aviation Learning Opportunities &amp; Funded Training (ALOFT)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Award announcements were made on June 16, 2023. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container \">            <div class=\"wrapper-block  \" style=\"\n                                                                                                                                    \">\n        \n\n<p>Aviation and aerospace manufacturers in Kansas have experienced challenges maintaining a qualified workforce.&nbsp; The impact of COVID-19 pandemic highlighted opportunities and gaps in Kansas\u2019 aviation industry workforce, one of the State\u2019s most economically significant sectors.&nbsp; This program will provide up to $20,000,000.00 in grants to aviation and aerospace manufacturers, supply chain providers, and local airports for training and workforce development initiatives.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking applications from eligible aviation and aerospace manufacturers, supply chain manufacturers within the aviation and aerospace industries, and locally and city-owned airports for training needs and capital projects directly related to expansion of job opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"container \">            <div class=\"wrapper-block  \" style=\"\n                                                                                                                                    \">\n        \n\n<table id=\"tablepress-14\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-14\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Awardee <\/th><th class=\"column-2\">City<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Award Amount<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Learjet Inc.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wichita<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$3,325,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Metal Finishing Company<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wichita<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$243,200 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Orizon Aerostructures, LLC<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Olathe<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$3,325,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Salina Airport Authority<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Salina<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$3,325,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wichita<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$3,325,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Textron Aviation Inc. <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wichita<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$3,325,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Wichita Airport Authority<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wichita<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$2,211,503 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-14 from cache -->\n\n        <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"split-block split-solid  \" id=\"splitblock-13260945\">\n        <div class=\"row flex-row\" >\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-7 col-xl-5 text-box\">\n                <div class=\"h-100 d-flex align-items-center\"  style=\"background: #051842;\">\n                    <div class=\"content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">How does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible ALOFT applicants include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aviation and aerospace manufacturers identified with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code beginning in 3364<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supply chain manufacturers that provide services, equipment, and manufacturing for eligible aviation and aerospace manufacturers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locally and city-owned airports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the applying entity desires to fund training needs on multiple sites, the entity must submit a separate application for each location. Each eligible organization may apply for up to a total of $5,000,000 to expend on eligible costs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ALOFT-Application-Guidelines-FINAL-bf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guidelines PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-5 col-xl-7 img-box\"\n                 style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ALOFT-SQUAREc.jpg'); background-position: center center;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Video Lightbox Modal -->\n    <div id=\"video-lightbox-13260945\" class=\"video-lightbox-overlay\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <div class=\"video-lightbox-container\">\n            <button class=\"video-lightbox-close\">&times;<\/button>\n            <div class=\"video-lightbox-content\">\n                <iframe id=\"video-frame-13260945\" src=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <style>\n        .video-lightbox-overlay {\n            position: fixed;\n            top: 0;\n            left: 0;\n            width: 100%;\n            height: 100%;\n            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);\n            z-index: 9999;\n            display: flex;\n            align-items: center;\n            justify-content: center;\n        }\n        \n        .video-lightbox-container {\n            position: relative;\n            width: 90%;\n            max-width: 800px;\n            max-height: 90%;\n        }\n        \n        .video-lightbox-content {\n            position: relative;\n            width: 100%;\n            height: 0;\n            padding-bottom: 56.25%; 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Application Guidance Issued<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\">April 24, 2023 \u2013 Application Submission Deadline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\">No earlier than May 15, 2023 &#8211; Estimated Notice of Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\">June 1, 2023 \u2013 May 31, 2025 \u2013 Period of performance (No-cost extensions will be approved on a case-by-case basis)<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-462943997\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Program Funding<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-462943997\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-462943997\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-462943997\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-462943997\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-462943997\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-462943997\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p>Eligible applicants include aviation and aerospace manufacturers identified with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code beginning in 3364; supply chain manufacturers that provide services, equipment, and manufacturing for eligible aviation and aerospace manufacturers; and locally and city-owned airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the applying entity desires to fund training needs on multiple sites, the entity must submit a separate application for each location. Each eligible organization may apply for up to a total of $5,000,000 to expend on eligible costs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awarded recipients will be required to report quarterly on the progress of the project, as well as allocated and matching fund expenditures, both current and cumulative.&nbsp; Recipients are accountable for meeting milestones presented in their Grant Administration Plan (GAP). In addition, all reporting must be current in order to receive subsequent grant disbursements.&nbsp; Quarterly reports must include invoices and proof of payment of allocated and matching funds.&nbsp; Failure to provide accurate and timely reports may result in repayment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-1225836920\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Eligible to apply<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1225836920\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1225836920\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1225836920\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1225836920\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-1225836920\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1225836920\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p>Eligible applicants include aviation and aerospace manufacturers identified with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code beginning in 3364; supply chain manufacturers that provide services, equipment, and manufacturing for eligible aviation and aerospace manufacturers; and locally and city-owned airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the applying entity desires to fund training needs on multiple sites, the entity must submit a separate application for each location. Each eligible organization may apply for up to a total of $5,000,000 to expend on eligible costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awarded recipients will be required to report quarterly on the progress of the project, as well as allocated and matching fund expenditures, both current and cumulative.&nbsp; Recipients are accountable for meeting milestones presented in their Grant Administration Plan (GAP). In addition, all reporting must be current in order to receive subsequent grant disbursements.&nbsp; Quarterly reports must include invoices and proof of payment of allocated and matching funds.&nbsp; Failure to provide accurate and timely reports may result in repayment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-2126881615\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Eligible activities<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-2126881615\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-2126881615\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-2126881615\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-2126881615\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-2126881615\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-2126881615\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-ebb1db1d-cc85-4997-9788-d99ef39f4cd5\">\n<li>Construction, engineering and architecture, planning, inspections, and environmental assessments for on-site training facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction, engineering and architecture, planning, inspections, and environmental assessments for service expansions that will require new job opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third-party training costs and vendor training on machinery and equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machinery, supplies, technologies, and equipment that is solely used for training purposes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervisor and management salaries directly related to training costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Youth training services and costs related to early interest development in aviation and aerospace industries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course development costs and services for development of in-house training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing, communication, and activities to attract talent to aviation and aerospace industries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation costs for the Kansas Registered Apprenticeship and Workforce AID programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-2091829297\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Ineligible activities<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-2091829297\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-2091829297\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-2091829297\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-2091829297\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-2091829297\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-2091829297\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Salaries for employees receiving training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant administration costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No project may undermine any public health effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, and all expenditures will comply with applicable provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and any relevant Kansas state law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant funds may not be used for debt service, to replenish financial reserves, for financial restructuring, nor may it be used to satisfy an obligation arising from a judicial settlement or judgement. The U.S. Department of the Treasury Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Award Terms and Conditions are applicable to this award.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-1419458677\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Program Objectives<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1419458677\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1419458677\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1419458677\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1419458677\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-1419458677\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1419458677\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase training and development opportunities for the Kansas aviation sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase capacity of aerospace and aviation manufacturers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase service of local airports via expansion of airport facilities that provide for additional staff and training opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase participation in the Kansas Registered Apprenticeship program and the Kansas Department of Commerce Workforce AID program&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use funding to leverage additional workforce investment in aviation and aerospace by requiring 25% match<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-1730812871\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Disbursement Method<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1730812871\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1730812871\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1730812871\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1730812871\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-1730812871\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1730812871\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p>Awardees will be provided with no more than 50% of their award disbursement following the execution of an Award Agreement. The remaining disbursement(s) will be provided following the acceptance of two quarterly progress reports and 10% of the grant funds have been expended, along with any other necessary conditions provided in the Award Agreement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-1688867719\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Program Period<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1688867719\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1688867719\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1688867719\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1688867719\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-1688867719\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1688867719\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p>The period of performance is June 1, 2023 &#8211; May 31, 2025, and eligible costs will only be allowed within this time period.&nbsp; No-cost extensions will be approved on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-1879801141\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Matching Funds<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1879801141\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1879801141\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1879801141\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1879801141\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-1879801141\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1879801141\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p>Entities are required to provide a minimum of 25% match funds of the total project cost. Matching funds must be directly related to the requested funds. In-kind donations and real estate equity are not eligible matching funds.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-1025542668\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Changes in Scope<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1025542668\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1025542668\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1025542668\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1025542668\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-1025542668\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1025542668\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p>Once a grant agreement is issued, recipients are prohibited from changing the scope of the funded project without prior approval. Recipients shall not modify projects and\/or incur costs associated with any modifications without first receiving written approval from KDC. 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