General Application

  • Number of Applications you can Submit? 

    • Only eligible applicants with fleets larger than 100 school buses can submit up to 2 apps

  • Total Funding Available for the Cycle? 

    • $10 million

  • Maximum Amount of Buses you can Request Funds for? 

    • Up to 10 buses 

  • Funding or Rebate Amount? 

    • $20,000 - $65,000 per bus depending on fuel type of the replacement bus 

    • $300,000 is maximum rebate funding amount per app is $300,000

  • Process of Selecting Applicants (ie, Priority)? 

    • Can not funded with federal funds or Volkswagen Env Mitigation Trust funds

    • Applicants will be selected in a lottery, with at least one selectee from each state/territory represented in the applicant pool.

Eligibility Information

  • Eligible Diesel Buses? 

    • Operational - Able to start, move in all directions, & have all operational parts

    • Owned by applicant or state government without any liens on the title

  • Eligible Models? 

    • Diesel buses of engine model 2006 or older 

  • Eligible Weights? 

    • Have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 lbs. or more

  • Eligible Service Provided? 

    • Accumulated at least 10,000 miles transporting students over 

      • previous 12 months

      • in use for at least 4 days per week on average

  • Eligible Replacements? 

    • Not ordered prior to receiving grant

    • Purchased, not leased or leased-to-own

    • Can be electric, diesel, gasoline, propane, or CNG buses meeting current emission standards

    • Operate similar manner + routes as the original bus

    • Operated by 2017 or newer model year engine, or solely on electricity

    • Meet Federal safety standard