EPA announces $932 million for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants
This program is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Announcement Type: Notice of funding opportunity (this program is currently accepting applications)
Opportunity: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles (CHDV) Grants
Overview and Eligible Uses: The EPA opens $032 million to replace existing non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission vehicles, support zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, and to train and develop workers.
At least $400 million will be used to fund projects serving communities located in an area in nonattainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The EPA will offer funding to eligible recipients to replace existing non-zero-emission Class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles with eligible Class 6 and 7 zero-emission vehicles. To support zero-emission vehicle adoption and deployment, funding may also be used for:
zero-emission vehicle refueling infrastructure
workforce development and training
project implementation costs
The NOFO includes two sub-programs: the School Bus Sub-Program and the Vocational Vehicles Sub-Program. The School Bus Sub-Program is for applicants replacing school buses; the Vocational Vehicles Sub-Program is for applicants replacing non-school bus Class 6/7 vehicles. The EPA is providing two separate competitions under this single NOFO to meet the needs of diverse potential recipients and encourage participation in the CHDV Grants.
The EPA anticipates awarding approximately 70 percent of the total funding to projects under a School Bus Sub-Program and approximately 30 percent of the total funding to projects under the Vocational Vehicles Sub-Program.
Award Type: Grants or cooperative agreements
Amount: The EPA anticipates awarding a total of approximately 40 to 160 grants and/or cooperative agreements under this announcement, ranging from $500,000 to $60 million per award. The total estimated funding for this program is $932 million.
Eligible Applicants:
States, including U.S. territories;
Municipalities, including public school districts;
Indian Tribes; and
Nonprofit school transportation associations.
Key Dates: The closing date for this application is July 25, 2024 at 11:59 ET.
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