2024 Clean School Bus Rebate Program
Under the 2024 CSB Rebate Program, the EPA anticipates awarding up to $965 million in rebate funding with the potential to modify this figure based on the application pool and other factors.
To allow for more transformative projects, the EPA has increased the maximum number of buses funded per application from 25 to 50 school buses. Eligible applicants can apply to receive funding for the purchase of zero-emission (ZE) and/or clean school buses (propane or compressed natural gas), and the purchase and installation of ZE charging infrastructure for applicants requesting ZE buses; selected applicants may also use their awarded rebate funds for workforce training, consulting costs for bus deployments, and bus warranty costs.
2024 Clean School Bus Rebate Program applicants must submit all application materials by January 9th, 2025, at 4:00PM ET through the Applicant Dashboard. When submitting an application, all applicants will be required to submit one or more of the following supplemental forms: School District Approval Certification, School Board Awareness Certification, and/or Utility Partner Template. All forms must be signed by an authorized representative prior to submitting the application.
Visit the Clean School Bus Program Rebates homepage to access the 2024 CSB Rebate Program Guide with all program requirements, and other program details and resources.
IRS Tax Incentives
In addition, for electric buses, districts may be eligible for IRS tax incentives (up to $40,000) through the direct payment mechanism of the Inflation Reduction Act (see https://www.irs.gov/credits-
- 30% of the cost for a vehicle that is not powered by a gasoline or diesel internal combustion engine, such as an electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) (up to $40,000)
- 15% of basis for a vehicle that is powered (even partially) by a gasoline or diesel internal combustion engine, such as a plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) (up to $40,000)
