More than $1.4 billion in competitive grant funding is now available for the development of zero-and low-emission transit buses.
According to a March 7 announcement from the Federal Transit Administration, $1.1 billion will be allocated to state and local governments through the Low or No Emission Grant Program and $372 million under the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program, both which will "support the transition of the nation's transit fleet to the lowest polluting and most energy efficient transit vehicles."
"This is another example of President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in action," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in the release. "We're making the largest ever investment in this program for buses and bus facilities, helping to deliver better commutes and cleaner air to American communities."
The FTA has established multiple billion dollar programs which are intended to update buses and transportation by making them zero emission and battery powered.
The DOT hopes the program will not only create technological advancements, such as zero emission buses, but will also be a forerunner in environmental justice and spur economic growth in disenfranchised communities by using federal money to create jobs.
Upcoming webinars discussing the grant requirements and how to apply are available will be 1-2:30 p.m. ET March 17 for all applicants, 2-3:30 p.m. ET March 22 with a focus on zero-emission fleet transition plans, 1-2:30 p.m. ET for urban applicants and 2-3:30 p.m. ET March 30 for rural applicants.
Applications must be submitted through grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET May 31.
