EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program

October 1, 2024

Deadline:  Applications are due by January 9th, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET.

Eligible Applicants:  Public school districts, tribes, third parties

Fuel Type:  propane, natural gas, EV

Agency:  EPA

Description:  The EPA anticipates awarding up to $965 million in rebate funding and has increased the maximum number of buses funded per application from 25 to 50 school buses.

Eligible Projects: Applicants can apply for funding for purchasing zero-emission, propane, or compressed natural gas buses and installing zero-emission charging infrastructure. Applicants may also use their awarded rebate funds for workforce training, consulting costs for bus deployments, and bus warranty costs.

More Information:  Clean School Bus Program Rebates