Bus Replacement Grant
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) offers grants for the purchase of new zero-emission buses to replace old gasoline, diesel, compressed natural gas, or propane buses. Grants awards vary based on vehicle type and are available in the following amounts:
| Vehicle | Maximum Grant Amount |
|---|---|
| Electric Transit Bus | $180,000 |
| Fuel Cell Transit Bus | $400,000 |
| Electric School Bus | $400,000 |
| Electric School Bus (CARB non-compliant) | $380,000 |
| Electric Shuttle Bus | $160,000 |
Non-compliant school buses are vehicles that are not compliant with the CARB Truck and Bus Regulation. Eligible applicants include owners of transit, school, and shuttle buses. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is funded by California’s portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. For more information, including funding availability, see the CARB’s Volkswagen Settlement website.
Jurisdiction: California
Type: State Incentives
Technologies: EVs, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, PHEVs
See all California Laws and Incentives.