Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Announces FY2022 Clean School Bus Rebates

Background and Award Information EPA’s new Clean School Bus Program provides $5 billion over the next five years through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace school buses with low- and zero-emission (ZE) school buses. EPA is currently offering $500 million in the 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates Program for ZE and low-emission school bus rebates. The funding is split into two pools of $250 million for clean school buses and ZE school buses. Each application may include up to 25 buses for replacement. Rebate amounts range from $15,000 to $375,000 depending on the type of bus and school district prioritization criteria. Selected applicants applying for replacement ZE school buses will be allocated funding for charging infrastructure installation. Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants include state and local governmental entities that provide bus service, public school districts, eligible contractors, nonprofit school transportation associations, and Indian tribes, tribal organizations, or tribally controlled schools responsible for the purchase of school buses or providing school bus service for a Bureau of Indian Affairs funded school. Important Dates EPA is hosting a webinar on how to apply May 24 at 1:00PM ET. Applications are due August 19, 2022. More>>