The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announces its Intent to Award Grants for the FY25 Electric School Bus Program.
Program Overview: The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is pleased to announce its intention to award grants through the FY25 Electric School Bus Program. MEA is seeking to support public schools and public local education agencies (LEAs) in the transition to electric school buses by providing funding for the development of charging infrastructure. The MEA has allocated approximately $17 million for this grant program. Awards will be made on a competitive basis, with a maximum grant amount of $2 million per school or project. Vehicles must be domiciled within Maryland and comply with state standards. Applicants must agree to operate the awarded vehicles according to program terms. Awarded vehicles cannot be sold or relocated outside Maryland without repaying received funds.
Eligible Applicants:
- Public Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
- Non-profit organizations: Acting on behalf of a school district or charter school.
Ineligible for Award:
- 3rd Party applicants: Can partner with a school district but not apply on behalf of district
- Retroactive funding: Projects that were ordered, purchased, or converted before the application submission.
- Retrofits: Only new electric buses are eligible; repowers and retrofits are not.
- Private Schools: Are ineligible for this program, but eligible to apply through the Medium and Heavy Duty Program.
Funding Topics:
- School Bus Electrification Planning (startup costs)
- Electric School Bus Infrastructure
- Electric School Bus Purchase
Availability: MEA expects the FY25 Electric School Bus Program FOA to be released in autumn of 2024. For updates, sign up for email notifications and follow us on social media:
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Next Steps for Potential Applicants: MEA welcomes feedback about the Electric School Bus Program from electric vehicle stakeholders, communities, community advocacy groups, local governments, other State agencies, and other stakeholders who are critical to the expansion of EV infrastructure deployment. Please submit comments or questions to MEA via email at
transportation.mea@maryland.gov. With email subject: “Electric School Bus Grant Program Feedback.”
Please Note: The Notice of Intent does not constitute a full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The full FOA, containing detailed program requirements and application procedures, will be released shortly.
