Bus Replacement Grant
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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) offers grants for the purchase of new zero-emission buses to replace old gasoline, diesel, compressed natural gas, or propane buses. Grants are available in the following amounts:
| Vehicle | Grant Amount |
|---|---|
| Electric Transit Bus | $180,000 |
| Fuel Cell Transit Bus | $400,000 |
| Electric School Bus | $400,000 |
| Electric School Bus (ARB non-compliant) | $380,000 |
| Electric Shuttle Bus | $160,000 |
Non-compliant school buses are vehicles that are not compliant with the ARB 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 program guidance and application, see the ARB’s Volkswagen Settlement website.