School Bus Rebate Programs 

Please be aware that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opened up two School Bus Rebate programs yesterday. These programs provide funding to replace older diesel buses with cleaner school buses.

• The latest round of the DERA School Bus Rebates can be found here: https://www.epa.gov/dera/rebates

• The new 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Electric School Bus Rebates can be found here: https://www.epa.gov/dera/2021-american-rescue-plan-arp-electric-school-bus-rebates

• Note: The new ARP rebates exclusively fund electric school bus replacements at a rebate amount of $300,000 per bus, but the rebates are narrowly targeted to school districts estimated to have high student poverty levels. School districts and private fleets serving public schools must check the eligibility list at the link above to determine if they qualify to apply to this new program. The ARP rebate webpage also includes a table comparing the two rebate programs.

You will find separate applications, program guides, and FAQs at the two sites above. The programs will follow the same timeline, with applications due by Friday, November 5, 2021, at 4pm EST.