School Bus: Fleet Deployment
School Bus: Fleet Deployment supports Massachusetts school districts and transportation partners with electric buses, charging infrastructure, and technical assistance to advance equitable fleet electrification.
Funder: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Due Dates: December 4, 2026 (Optional concept papers and questions) | January 15, 2027 (Full applications)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 per application, plus no-cost technical assistance; no minimum cost share
Summary: Supports Massachusetts school bus fleet electrification through funding for electric buses, charging infrastructure, depot improvements, and related deployment costs.
Key Information: Funded buses and charging infrastructure must serve Massachusetts school districts for at least five years from delivery.
Description
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) School Bus Fleet Deployment Program provides flexible funding and technical assistance to Massachusetts public school districts and partnered private transportation contractors. Round 5 supports projects at any stage of fleet electrification, with or without federal funding. It addresses upfront vehicle and infrastructure costs, depot improvements, operational planning, and coordination with transportation providers.
The program aims to demonstrate feasible, equitable models for fleet electrification, reduce fossil fuel emissions, and address health and economic disparities. Awardees receive specialized project management support and may opt into complimentary technical assistance for financial assessments, procurement, infrastructure installation, and early operations. MassCEC prioritizes projects benefiting Burdened Areas, Gateway Cities, Environmental Justice communities, and other historically underserved populations.
