Grant Opportunities
Supporting the Education of Next Generation Experts
The Clean Fuels Foundation has one grant program available to university students to support their education. The Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant helps prepare students to step into new roles in a highly competitive workforce while strengthening innovation in the biomass-based diesel and agriculture industries.
Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant
The Beth Calabotta Sustainability Grant was established in 2018 to help deserving full-time students interested in science, research and biodiesel sustainability. This $3,000 grant provides financial aid to one student studying initiatives that promote or support the use of biodiesel or renewable diesel. A portion of the financial award should be used to cover the recipient’s costs to attend and participate in Clean Fuels Alliance America’s Sustainability Workshop and related pre-and post-activities.
Any remaining funds should be applied toward academic expenses. The Foundation awarded Courtney Videchak the 2025 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant. The grant application is now open. The deadline for applications is Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, and the winner will be announced in Feb. 2026.
About Beth Calabotta
Beth served as the Foundation’s most influential director for over 10 years playing an integral role in advancing the Foundation’s research and education efforts. The Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant was established in 2017 to memorialize Beth for her lifetime achievements and dedication to biodiesel sustainability and research. Beth was an advocate for student development and sustainability.
The Foundation’s grant allowed me to network with leading industry professionals at the forefront of advancing low-carbon clean fuels and gave me the opportunity to explore this work as my potential career. After attending the Sustainability Workshop and completing my PhD earlier this year, I decided to join the team at MARC-IV Consulting in their efforts to accelerate the adoption of clean fuels as a Diesel Engine and Low Carbon Fuels Integration Specialist.