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Federal Aviation Administration

Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment

Funds the ASCENT university coalition's research into alternative jet fuel and aviation's environmental impact.

OpenFederal Aviation AdministrationUnited States

Sustainable aviation fuel and quieter, cleaner aircraft need long-horizon research that no single university easily funds alone. The FAA built a standing research center for exactly that in 2013, rather than running one-off competitions.

What is funded is research improving the understanding of aviation noise and emissions, and the modelling of aviation systems, aimed at alternative jet fuel and …

Research improving the understanding of aviation noise and emissions and the modelling of aviation systems, aimed at alternative jet fuel, open only to the university members of the ASCENT cooperative aviation research coalition.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.30 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: FAA-COE-AJFESource: www.grants.gov