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GFO-23-605-Zero-Emission School Bus Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Block Grant

CA Energy Commission · 50430

Eligibility details

This solicitation is open to all public entities and not-for-profit technology entities with a physical office in California.

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: Not Required. No match funding is required for this solicitation.

Matching funds and leveraged resources are different requirements. Read the description and reviewed rules below before determining resource commitments.

About this opportunity

The incentive program will prioritize zero-emission school bus infrastructure awards, but when an LEA provides sufficient information to demonstrate significant barriers to the adoption of zero-emission technology, and alternate approaches to decrease internal combustion vehicle use is not appropriate, the block grant incentive program may fund infrastructure for renewable fuel school buses. The Recipient, working in collaboration and consultation with CEC staff, will plan, produce, and manage an incentive program in alignment with the Project Requirements referenced in Section II. The goals of the incentive program are to: · Launch an incentive program by May 2024 upon award; · Support the state’s commitment to the transition of zero-emission school buses by providing funding for supporting infrastructure; · Ensure LEAs are aware of available funding and can quickly and easily access funding; · Reduce energy equity gaps and invest in underserved communities by prioritizing small and rural school districts or those that serve a high percentage of unduplicated pupils; and · Prioritize grantees purchasing zero-emission school buses with bidirectional charging where available.

Funding geography: Must have a physical office in California.

Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: California. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.