Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Volkswagen

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is offering grants for the replacement of existing diesel school buses with new all-electric school buses. The grants will cover 75% of the eligible costs for government applicants and 50% for non-government applicants. The program aims to reduce emissions and improve air quality in the state. Eligible applicants include school districts and commercial school bus providers. The grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is depleted. • Eligible costs include the base price of the new all-electric school bus and electric charging infrastructure. • Ineligible costs include options, add-ons, upgrades, taxes, title, license, and unrelated items related to the purchase of the new bus. • Applicants must meet certain eligibility requirements, including owning the existing diesel school buses to be replaced and operating them in specific priority areas. • Applicants must also provide a Uniform Grant Application, a General Application Form, and a New All-Electric School Bus Application Form for each proposed bus. • The application process will involve a review of administrative completeness and eligibility, followed by a selection process based on the order of receipt.