Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST)

Federal Agency

Sub-Department

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Purpose

To provide competitive grants for eligible entities to carry out projects that produce, transport, blend, or store sustainable aviation fuel (FAST-SAF), or develop, demonstrate, or apply low-emission aviation technologies (FAST-Tech).

Applicant and/or Project Eligibility Requirements

Eligible recipients include state or local governments, air carriers, airport sponsors, institutions of higher education or research, entities involved with sustainable aviation fuels or low-emission aviation technologies, and non-profits with experience in sustainable aviation fuels or low-emission aviation technologies.

Decarbonization Considerations

SAF achieves at least a 50% lifecycle greenhouse gas remissions reduction in comparison with petroleum-based jet fuel. This program could help accelerate decarbonization efforts at municipally-operated airports and encourage transitions to more sustainable fuels and aircraft electrification technologies.

Equity Considerations

See the "Equity Design Considerations for Federal Funding" for general considerations and additional sector-based resources: https://cityrenewables.org/resources/equity-design-considerations-for-federal-funding/

Helpful Tips

N/A

Other Notes

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Deadline (Announced or Anticipated)

December 4, 2023

Funding Available

$244,530,000 for FAST-SAF; $46,530,000 for FAST-Tech

Max Award Amount

Up to $300,000 for FAST-SAF Tier 1, $20,000,000 for FAST-SAF Tier 2, and $10,000,000 for FAST-Tech

Expected Allocations

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Average Award (Estimated)

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Matching Funds

25% cost share (10% cost share if recipient is a small-hub or non-hub airport)

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