Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment

The opportunity for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuel and Environment (AJFE) was awarded in 2013 to the ASCENT cooperative aviation research organization. ASCENT is a coalition of 16 leading US research universities committed to improving the understanding of aviation noise and emissions and the modeling of aviation systems. ASCENT is co-led by Washington State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (https://ascent.aero/). Any new grant opportunities under AJFE are open and available only to the university members of ASCENT.”

Program Details

FAA-COE-AJFE is a federal agency that offers the Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment grant program to support environment energy. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by FAA-COE-AJFE through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for environment energy should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with FAA-COE-AJFE or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $1 – $20M. The application deadline is September 30, 2026 (64 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports environment energy. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 481, 336411. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Programs related to aviation

Award details

Award range: $1 – $20M. Applications close on September 30, 2026 (64 days remaining).

Categories

Environment Energy