Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition Grant Program: Low-Emission Aviation Technologies (FAST-Tech)

Agency: Department of Transportation

 

Description:

A competitive grant program for projects that “develop, demonstrate, or apply low-emission aviation technologies,” which are defined as technologies that significantly improve aircraft fuel efficiency, increase the utilization of sustainable aviation fuel, or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Bill Section:

40007(a)(2)

US Code:

49 USC 44504

New or Existing:

New

Potential Cost:     

$46,530,000

Timeline:     

FY22-26

Implementation Status/Rulemaking:   

On May 24, 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration published a notice and request for comments on soliciting project proposals for the Inflation Reduction Act Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) Grant Program. Comments were due July 24, 2023: Source

TCS Notes:

The combined budget authority of Section 40007, including FAST-SAF, FAST-Tech, and administrative and oversight expenses, is $297 million. CBO estimates outlays for FY22-31 to be $294 million.