Funding Opportunity

California Zero-Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI)

Posted:

November 6, 2026

Close:

November 6, 2027

Background and Award Information

The California Air Resources Board and the California Energy Commission are currently accepting pre-applications for $55 million in funding for the purchase of zero-emission school buses and supporting infrastructure. Recipients must scrap a school bus with a 2010 or older model year for each new zero-emission school bus that is awarded. 

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Important Dates

Applications will open November 17, 2026 and be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Wendy Morgan (wendy@cte.tv).