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Fueling Aviation's Sustainable Transition (FAST) Grant Program is sponsored by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAST Grant Program supports projects in the United States focused on aviation technologies and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This includes SAF production, transportation, blending, and storage, as well as the development and demonstration of low-emission aviation technologies.
Eligible projects must reduce emissions by more than 50% and be derived from biomass, waste streams, renewable energy, or gaseous carbon oxides.
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Alternative Fuels Data Center: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grants Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grants The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provides grants of up to $50,000,000 to support the development of SAF as part of the Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) program. The program is part of the SAF Grand Challenge, established under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Eligible projects include SAF production, transportation, blending, and storage. Qualifying SAF must reduce emissions by more than 50% and be derived from biomass, waste streams, renewable energy, or gaseous carbon oxides. A cost share of 25%, or 10% for small- or non-hub airports, is required.
Eligible participants include state and local governments, air carriers, airport sponsors, institutions of higher education, research institutions, SAF or low-emission aviation technology developers, and nonprofit organizations. (Reference Public Law 117-169 and 49 U.S. Code 44504 ) The U.S. Department of Energy is evaluating all records in accordance with current laws, regulations, and administrative directives.
Thank you for understanding this process is still underway. Information provided here may be outdated. Agency: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration See all Federal Laws and Incentives .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible entities include state or local governments, air carriers, airport sponsors, accredited institutions of higher education, research institutions, and entities engaged in the production of sustainable aviation fuel or the development of low-emission aviation technologies. A cost share of 25% is generally required, or 10% for small- or non-hub airports. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Fueling Aviation's Sustainable Transition (FAST) Grant Program are due September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Fueling Aviation's Sustainable Transition (FAST) Grant Program is funded by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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