Rural School Bus Pilot Projects

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

What does it fund?

Expansion of school bus fleets with zero-emission buses and conventional-fuel bus replacement with hybrid or conventional-fuel buses using renewable fuels.

Who is eligible for funds?

Public school districts, public charter schools, county offices of education, joint powers authorities, and the Division of State Special Schools in the State Department of Education.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

Funds are prioritized based on location of a public school in designated small air districts that traditionally lack the funding sources available to larger air districts for school bus replacement projects.

How do I access funds?

Apply through the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District via competitive application process.

Funding Timeline

No additional funds are available at this time.

Other Opportunities
Use The Funding Finder Tool to find other funding sources for Medium-and-Heavy-Duty Alternative Fuel Vehicle and infrastructure programs in the state of California.

Moyer funding may be available, depending on which air district you are located in. For more information regarding the Carl Moyer Program, please contact your local air district, or CARB's Diesel Hotline.

Project Profiles

Read stories of projects funded by this program.

Cumulative Statistics

As of November 30, 2024

$56.4 million implemented

$29.9 million benefiting priority populations

52,436 MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions

189 projects implemented

2024 Achievements

Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2024

$2.1 million implemented

2,594 MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions

$1.5 million benefiting priority populations

0% benefiting disadvantaged communities

69% benefiting low income communities and households

31% benefiting other areas of California

Other Expected Benefits

53,990 gallons fuel use reductions

61,200 pounds nitrous oxide reductions

840 pounds reactive organic gases reductions