New York School Bus Incentive Program (PON 5552)
The NYSBIP provides vouchers to help New York State school districts adopt zero-emission electric and hydrogen school buses and charging infrastructure to reduce emissions and improve air quality.
Funder: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Due Dates: Continuous (first-come, first-served until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: Up to $156,000 per new bus (plus bonuses/add-ons); up to $65,000 per charger; district caps apply; $300M+ available
Summary: Provides vouchers to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission school buses and charging infrastructure across New York State.
Key Information: Open only to NY public school districts and third-party operators under contract; strict eligibility and documentation requirements.
Description
The New York School Bus Incentive Program (NYSBIP) is a major statewide initiative to support the transition of school bus fleets to zero-emission vehicles. Funded by the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, the program offers point-of-sale vouchers to help offset the incremental cost of electric and hydrogen fuel cell school buses, as well as associated charging infrastructure. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality for students and communities, and facilitate compliance with New York State’s mandate for all school buses to be zero-emission by 2035.
