In this newsletter:

1. 2023 CSB Grant Program Awards Announcement!
2. New Webpage of CSB Program Education and Outreach Resources

The 2023 Clean School Bus Grant Program selectees have been announced!

After an extensive review process, the EPA Clean School Bus Program has announced the selection of 67 applicants to receive nearly $1 billion through EPA’s first Clean School Bus Program grants competition. Funds are slated to support the purchase of approximately 2,700 buses, over 95% of which will be electric. EPA will distribute awards to selectees in 36 states, assisting 280 school districts to accelerate the transition to zero emission vehicles and improve air quality for over seven million students and communities across the country. Prioritized school districts in low-income, rural, and/or Tribal communities make up approximately 86% of the projects selected for funding. The Program delivers on President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, which aims to deliver 40% of the overall benefits of certain federal investments to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved and overburdened by pollution. 2023 Grant Program selectees were notified of selection via email and must refer to that selection letter for their official award details and instructions on how to proceed.

A Note to Those Not Selected:

Thank you so much for your interest in the 2023 Clean School Bus Grant Program. Due to the overwhelming number of applications, EPA unfortunately is not able to award your application.

However, EPA plans to administer future rounds of funding under this historic $5 billion program. School districts not selected under the 2023 Grant Program are encouraged to reapply to future rounds, including the 2023 CSB Rebates, which is currently open and accepting applications until January 31, 2024.

• To learn more about the rebate program, applicant eligibility, selection process, and informational webinar dates, visit the Clean School Bus Program website.
• Questions about applying may be directed to cleanschoolbus@epa.gov.
• Questions about Clean School Bus Program technical assistance may be directed to CleanSchoolBusTA@nrel.gov.
• Please continue to check the CSB Program website for more information and maintain an active SAM.gov account to ensure you are prepared to take advantage of future funding opportunities.

The CSB Program has released a new webpage titled, "Resources to Engage Your Community"! This page contains educational resources for students, as well as outreach materials for Clean School Bus Program selectees to engage community members about their new clean school buses.

New page includes the following materials (with more on the way!):

• Electric school bus activity book for elementary school students
• Engagement activities for school districts flyer
• How to write a success story guide

Clean School Bus Program | U.S. EPA | cleanschoolbus@epa.gov