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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A government-wide strategy to scale up SAF production to 3 billion gallons per year by 2030 and 35 billion gallons per year by 2050, aiming to reduce aviation’s CO₂ emissions.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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