Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment
Only ASCENT university members can apply for new FAA grant opportunities under the AJFE program, which focuses on reducing aviation's environmental impact.
Funder: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - COE for Alternative Jet Fuels & Environment
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (extension of the COE)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000,000 per award; minimum $1; up to 200 awards anticipated.
Summary: Supports research by ASCENT university members on alternative jet fuels, aviation noise, emissions, and system modeling.
Key Information: Only open to university members of the ASCENT coalition.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment (AJFE), supports research focused on alternative jet fuels, aviation noise, emissions, and modeling of aviation systems. The program is delivered through the ASCENT cooperative aviation research organization, a coalition of 16 leading U.S. research universities co-led by Washington State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The aim is to advance knowledge and solutions in sustainable aviation, with an emphasis on environmental impacts and alternative fuel technologies.
