DALLAS - As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that First Student Inc, Highland CSB 1 LLC, and Lion Electric Co USA will receive at least $15,719,907 through EPA’s first Clean School Bus Program’s Grants Competition.
The awards, which are made possible through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will help the selectees purchase clean school buses in three school districts across Louisiana.
First Student Inc. is receiving $15,719,907 to purchase 40 clean school buses. In addition, Louisiana is expected receive additional funding through third party selectees that are working with multiple states.
Highland CSB 1, LLC is receiving $31,150,000 to purchase 91 clean school buses in the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. Lion Electric Co USA, Inc is receiving $38,146,757 to purchase 97 clean school buses in Texas and Louisiana.
“Today we’re once again accelerating the transition to electric and low-emission school buses in America, helping to secure a healthier future where all our children can breathe cleaner air,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan.
After an extensive review process, the EPA Clean School Bus Program has selected the Notice of Funding Opportunity’s top tier Louisiana applicants to receive this historic investment in their community.
Additional details can be found in the Notice of Funding Opportunity on the Clean School Bus Program Website.
Grantees will work with their EPA Regional Project Officers to finalize project plans and purchase their awarded new buses and eligible infrastructure.
Today’s Clean School Bus grants are the second round of selections announced for the newly created program. EPA will make more funds available for clean school buses in additional rounds of funding. EPA is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Clean School Bus Rebate Program until Jan. 31. (EPA 01/10/24)
View the full list of Clean School Bus grantees here.
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