Background and Award Information

The Arkansas Department of Energy and the Environment has announced the Reduce Emissions from Diesels (Go RED!) School Edition Program. The Go RED! School Edition Program is a limited eligibility program that provides funding assistance for projects that reduce diesel emissions from school buses. Awards under the Go RED! School Edition Program will be capped at $80,000 per applicant.

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Eligible Applicants

Any Arkansas school district owning eligible equipment that is more than two years old and currently operational and will continue to operate in the state of Arkansas for five years after deployment, is eligible to apply. Eligible replacement vehicles and equipment include those powered by hybrid engines and zero tailpipe emissions power sources (battery or fuel cell).

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Important Dates

Applications are due March 31, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).