Clean Fuels Foundation Extends Deadline for Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant Applications

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has extended the application deadline for the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant to Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. The Foundation continues to seek passionate student scientists and researchers committed to advancing sustainability in biodiesel, renewable diesel and related fields.

Established in 2018, the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant provides a $3,000 award to one deserving full-time student who's academic or research work supports initiatives in the clean fuels industry. The award also allows the recipient to attend and participate in Clean Fuels Alliance America's Sustainability Workshop, scheduled for April 27-29, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, and any remaining funds may be applied toward academic expenses.

Eligibility and Application Details:

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and full-time students with a focus on sustainability-related research and education.
• Two references (name and contact only) are required as part of the online application.
• The recipient is expected to attend the Sustainability Workshop in Kansas City.

"We encourage all passionate student scientists interested in sustainability to apply for this unique opportunity," said Colin Huwyler, CEO of Optimus Technologies and chair of the Foundation's Scholarship Committee. "Building the next generation of talent is essential to advancing clean fuel technologies."

The winner will be announced in late February. For more information, and to apply, visit cleanfuelsfoundation.org.

About the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant
Beth had an unquenchable love for agriculture and life sciences. Later in her career, Calabotta's efforts focused almost solely on developing biofuels as viable energy alternatives to conventional fuels. Based on Calabotta's work, the Foundation and the Clean Fuels Alliance America Board want to continue building on the idea that adopting innovative technologies and diversifying markets will produce environmental benefits that can be documented through research and data.

About the Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation The Foundation works closely with Clean Fuels Alliance America to address national issues affecting us all - cleaner air, greater economic development for rural communities and enhanced national security through energy independence. Organized in 1994, the mission of the Foundation is to accomplish outreach, education, research, and demonstration activities for the advancement of biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. For more information, visit https://www.cleanfuelsfoundation.org.

Contact: Tom Verry, [email protected]

ABOUT CLEAN FUELS ALLIANCE AMERICA

Made from an increasingly diverse mix of resources such as recycled cooking oil, soybean oil, and animal fats, the clean fuels industry is a proven, integral part of America's clean energy future. Clean Fuels Alliance America is the U.S. trade association representing the entire biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel supply chain, including producers, feedstock suppliers and fuel distributors. Clean Fuels receives funding from a broad mix of private companies and associations, including the United Soybean Board and state checkoff organizations.

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