The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 authorizes the EPA to offer rebates to replace existing school buses with clean and zero-emission models. The EPA plans to award up to $965 million through this rebate competition, with the potential to modify this figure based on the application pool and other factors. Applicants can request battery-electric, propane, and compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. Though battery-electric school buses may sometimes be referred to as zero-emission school buses, all three types of buses are considered clean school buses. Applicants requesting battery-electric buses are also able to purchase eligible electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and infrastructure. Each applicant can request up to 50 buses through this rebate competition, regardless of prioritization, bus fuel type, or applicant entity.
The application deadline is January 9th, 2025. For more information about this funding opportunity and to apply, visit Clean School Bus Program Rebates.