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OpenFederal grantFAA-COE-AJFE

Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment

FAA-COE-AJFECloses Sep 30, 2027(345 days left)$1 – $20,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This FAA program funds aviation research only through the ASCENT coalition of 16 universities co-led by Washington State University and MIT. Small businesses, including sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, cannot apply, and neither can nonprofits. If you are not one of the 16 ASCENT member universities, do not bother applying.

Best for
The 16 ASCENT member research universities, University teams studying aviation noise, emissions, alternative jet fuels, or aviation systems modeling
Not for
Small businesses and for-profit companies, Nonprofit organizations, Any university outside the ASCENT coalition
Estimated fit by industry, best first
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D
Who can apply
Colleges and universities
Award range
$1 – $20,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is September 30, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1 to $20,000,000, with about 200 awards expected. Cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only the 16 university members of the ASCENT coalition, co-led by Washington State University and MIT, can apply. Eligible applicants are private institutions of higher education.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible for this program.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. This program does not accept nonprofit applicants; only the ASCENT member universities may apply.

Summary

FAA Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment grants are open only to the 16 university members of the ASCENT coalition, co-led by Washington State University and MIT. Funds support research on aviation noise, emissions, alternative jet fuels, and aviation systems modeling. Cost sharing is required.

About this grant

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.”

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

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.”

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Aviation
  • Environment
  • Energy
  • Science
  • Transportation

Program contact

Oliva Bastiampillai Management Program Analystjennifer.white@faa.gov202-267-3546

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