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FAA-COE-AJFE
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Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment

FAA-COE-AJFE (DOT-FAA-FAA COE-AJFE)

$1 - $20,000,000
Due Sep 30, 2026
At a glance
Very Complex

This grant is for research on alternative jet fuels and environmental impacts in aviation. It's specifically for universities that are part of the ASCENT coalition, which focuses on reducing aviation noise and emissions.

Who it's for: This grant is for the 16 universities that are part of the ASCENT coalition, a group dedicated to aviation research. These universities are involved in studying aviation noise, emissions, and system modeling.

More details

Likely Disqualifiers

  • Not being a member of the ASCENT coalition
  • Not being a private institution of higher education
  • Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements

What You May Need

  • Proof of ASCENT membership
  • Detailed project proposal
  • Budget plan including cost-sharing details
  • Institutional support letters
  • Past performance documentation
  • Environmental impact assessments
  • Research team qualifications
  • Registration with federal grant systems

Cautions

  • Only ASCENT member universities are eligible
  • Cost-sharing is required
  • Highly competitive due to limited eligible applicants

Generated from official source details for readability

Eligibility

Eligible Applicant Types

Private Higher Ed
Cost Sharing Required

Additional Criteria

Eligible applicants are private institutions of higher education that are members of the ASCENT coalition. ASCENT is a group of 16 leading U.S. research universities focused on aviation research, co-led by Washington State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Overview

This grant is for the 16 universities that are part of the ASCENT coalition, a group dedicated to aviation research. These universities are involved in studying aviation noise, emissions, and system modeling.

Likely Disqualifiers

  • Not being a member of the ASCENT coalition
  • Not being a private institution of higher education
  • Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements

Use of Funds

Funds can be used for research and development related to alternative jet fuels and reducing environmental impacts of aviation, including noise and emissions studies.

Expected Awards

200

Cost Sharing

Required

Important Dates

Posted
Nov 13, 2023
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026(109 days)
Archive Date
Oct 31, 2026

Application Checklist

0/8 complete
  • Verify ASCENT membership
  • Develop a comprehensive research proposal
  • Prepare a detailed budget with cost-sharing
  • Gather support letters from your institution
  • Compile past performance records
  • Conduct necessary environmental assessments
  • Ensure all team members' qualifications are documented
  • Complete federal grant registrations

Award Range

$1 - $20,000,000

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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