What is this grant for? This program provides funding for districts to deploy electric school buses to serve their students. This includes:
- Purchasing up to three new electric school buses, or repowering fossil-fuel-powered school buses to run on electricity.
- Installing charging infrastructure for the buses.
- Administering vehicle and charger procurement processes.
Who can apply? Independent and special school districts, Tribal contract schools, as well as transportation providers and utilities representing a school district.
How much funding can an applicant receive? Depending on the district’s financial need and other district prioritization criteria, the Department can cover between 80% and 90% of bus cost, and 65% and 95% of other eligible expenses. We anticipate awarding the remaining amount of funding, up to $1.9M, during this final round.
When and where to apply: Applications will be accepted from August 11, 2025, until Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5 p.m. Visit the Commerce Request for Proposals page for more.
