About the Foundation

The International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading Foundation (ISTAT Foundation) was founded in 1994 to support individuals and institutions that promote the advancement of commercial aviation and humanitarianism.

Funding for programs is provided by annual grants from ISTAT and contributions from individuals and companies. The ISTAT Foundation Board of Trustees, a separate entity from the ISTAT Board of Directors, manages fundraising and programming that meets the Foundation's objectives. 

Who qualifies for an ISTAT Foundation Humanitarian Grant?

Organizations registered as a charitable, nongovernmental entity focusing on aviation-related humanitarian prevention, relief and/or recovery efforts for:

• Natural disasters (drought, floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.);


• Human-generated disasters (conflict, social, industrial/transport accidents, etc.); or


• Health-related crises.

Other Considerations: 

• This year, the Humanitarian Committee will prioritize aviation-related programs or projects (1) with a geographic focus in developing or under-resourced regions, (2) with innovations in Environmental Impact (ESG), or (3) in areas of urban mobility such as the “last-mile” provision in disaster relief.


• Organizations can only submit one application per year.  Prior year recipients are able to apply in subsequent years.

• Umbrella organizations can only apply for a humanitarian aid grant if the proposed program or project is implemented by the umbrella organization itself.


• We do not fund capital infrastructure, for-profit projects, religious or political activities.


• As a point of reference, in 2020, the average humanitarian grant was valued at US$7,800.  


• Application materials must be submitted in English.

Application Deadline

The Humanitarian Committee is now accepting applications for 2022. The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, 1 September 2022. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application no later than Monday, 31 October 2022.

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