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Image of an extended stop-arm with text reading "School Bus Safety: Funding Provides Bus Upgrades Across Ohio."
Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2026

State Grant Program Advances School Bus Safety Upgrades Across Ohio

$10 million in state grants will fund safety upgrades and new features on school buses serving students across the Buckeye State.

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Christine Koester from the EPA speaks at a podium with the NASDPTS logo during a conference. A bold graphic reads “EPA Update” with megaphone and lightning bolt icons around her.
Newsby Amanda HuggettNovember 20, 2025

Where EPA School Bus Funding Stands: CSBP, DERA, and Heavy-Duty Grants Update

One program ends, another looks to be reimagined, and the Clean School Bus Program is in a holding pattern — here’s where each EPA program stands and what to expect moving forward.

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A yellow school bus on a bright yellow background with a large “no Wi-Fi” symbol above it
Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 13, 2025

FCC Votes to Cut E-Rate Funding for School Bus Wi-Fi

Federal funding for internet connectivity on school buses has been on the line since the E-Rate program expanded, and a late September ruling ends the approx. $40M spend as the FCC reverses its 2023 decision.

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Newsby Amanda HuggettJuly 30, 2025

How to Claim the $40,000 Tax Credit for Your Electric School Bus

Heard of the 45W or 30C tax credits? If not, we got you! Here’s a summary of who is eligible to claim it and the timelines to apply for electric school bus funding. Hurry, though, because timelines have moved up!

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJune 20, 2025

School Bus Manufacturers Address Tariff, EV Funding Impact

How will the changing tariffs affect school bus manufacturing and consumer prices? Will federal EV funding’s question marks lead to changed OEM production? Listen in as representatives from Blue Bird, IC Bus, and Thomas Built addressed these questions at a recent conference.

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Federal funds on pause
Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 8, 2025

Grant Uncertainty: Clean School Bus Funds in Limbo

Despite the president's rescinded executive order for a federal funding pause, school districts and fleets cannot access payment portals to withdraw awarded dollars from the Clean School Bus and Heavy-Duty Vehicles programs. WRI offers advice.

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Grant Applications Open
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 15, 2025

E-Rate Funding Year 2025 Application Filing Window Open Now

Want WiFi on your buses? Applications for FCC Form 471 are open now on Universal Service Administrative Co.’s website.

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Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles selections are in
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 20, 2024

EPA Announces $735M in Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Funding

In the first-ever round of grant funding, 70 applicants have been tentatively selected to help replace over 2,400 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles and infrastructure. About 70% of those will be for school buses.

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NSTA Advocacy in ActionOctober 30, 2024

Latest Round of Clean School Bus Program Rebates Are Open, but the Devil is in the Details for Operators

Explore funding opportunities under the EPA's Clean School Bus Program, this time offering up to $965 million in rebates to help districts transition older diesel models. Plus, how the NSTA can help navigate this complex program.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 22, 2024

Electric Buses Charge the Grid: V2G Funding Awarded to Highland Electric Fleets

Fourteen pilot projects across the country receive access to vehicle-to-grid technology thanks to DoE funding.

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