The introduction of school buses converting to propane fuel represents a remarkable advancement in transportation technology. Propane, a clean-burning fuel, offers numerous benefits for both the environment and the future of our school transportation system. The movement to get more school buses converted over to clean school buses is fully supported by the Environment Protection Agency. In fact, the EPA has $400 million dollars in funding to incentivize and accelerate the replacement of existing school buses with clean school buses, including propane buses. Propane buses are eligible for up to $35,000 per bus.
Apply NOW for a 2023 Clean School Bus Grant
Eligible applicants under this grant include state and local governmental entities; eligible contractors; nonprofit school transportation associations; Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations. Private school bus fleets cannot apply directly for funding. However, eligible applicants listed above can enter into a contractual arrangement with a private fleet that owns and operates buses to replace buses that serve a public school district. Application packages must be submitted electronically to EPA through Grants.gov by the deadline of Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Learn more and ask questions on the National Propane Gas Association website or Download & print a copy of the grant now.
