Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment
Open
FAA-COE-AJFE is offering grants of up to $20.0 million (at least $1) to colleges and universities. It expects to make about 200 awards. Applications close on September 30, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 19, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$20.0 million
- Award floor$1
- Expected awards200
- Total fundingnot stated
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | November 13, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 30, 2027 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 31, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to colleges and universities.
- Private institutions of higher education
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.”
Is this a realistic fit?
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
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.”
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Oliva Bastiampillai, Management Program Analyst, jennifer.white@faa.gov, 202-267-3546.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment?
FAA-COE-AJFE accepts applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment?
Closes September 30, 2027 (334 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $20.0 million each.