EPA-OAR-OTAQ-23-06: 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Environmental Protection Agency notices from 2023.
Environmental Protection Agency offered grants of up to $400 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 50 awards worth $400 million in total. Applications closed on August 22, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 17, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$400 million
- Total funding$400 million
- Expected awards50
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | April 24, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 22, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 21, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See Section III of the funding opportunity announcement for eligibility information.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Clean School Bus Program awards averaged $14.4 million; this notice allows up to $400 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (51% over five years) went to businesses.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
EPA anticipates awarding approximately $400 million in Clean School Bus (CSB) funding under this Notice of Funding Oppotunity (NOFO), subject to the availability of funds, the quantity and quality of applications received, and other applicable considerations. To ensure a healthy grant competition, this NOFO includes two sub-programs, one for school district and Tribal applicants (School District Sub-program) and one for thirdparty applicants (Third-Party Sub-program) to serve at least four school district beneficiaries. EPA is providing two separate competitions under this single NOFO to address the unique needs and concerns of diverse recipients and encourage participation in the CSB grants program.
Who has won Clean School Bus Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Clean School Bus Program (66.045) awarded $963 million across 67 grant awards, an average of $14.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Student, Inc. | Ohio | 6 | $141 million |
| Highland CSB 1, LLC | Massachusetts | 5 | $124 million |
| The Lion Electric Co USA Inc | Delaware | 1 | $38.1 million |
| Dattco Inc | Massachusetts | 1 | $33.3 million |
| Bird Bus Corp | New York | 1 | $31.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is EPA-OAR-OTAQ-23-06 still open?
No. It closed on August 22, 2023.
Who can apply for 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program?
Environmental Protection Agency accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program?
Closed August 22, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $400 million each. About $400 million in total across about 50 awards.
Who has won Clean School Bus Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were First Student, Inc., Highland CSB 1, LLC, The Lion Electric Co USA Inc. The program made 67 awards worth $963 million in that time.
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