Background
The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District is a leader in helping schools reduce air pollution in the Greater Sacramento Area by using zero-emission school buses and technology in our communities. The replacement of high-polluting diesel buses with new clean school buses greatly reduces children’s exposure to transportation-related air pollution. It also helps school districts with cost savings on fuel, regular maintenance, and repairs. The Sac Metro Air District is committed to regional projects and partnerships to create clean air and a low-carbon future for everyone.
Status: Open
The solicitation will run from July 20, 2026 to August 21, 2026, for public school districts in Sacramento County. The current solicitation has $3 million available in incentive funds to replace combustion engine school buses with cleaner school buses projects, as described in the 2024 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines for school buses for the following technology types:
- Zero-emission funded up to 100%
- Ultra-low NOx propane funded up to 50%
Grant amounts are calculated using ACTUAL bus mileage from the past 24 months (292 cards or other mileage documents).
Awards:
- No restriction on the requested number of replacement projects or type (see above)
- Funding will be assigned using a round-robin style (one bus at a time, following the application date stamps of complete applications) until funds are exhausted. The District reserves the right to provide additional funds to this solicitation, if funding becomes available.
Note:
- Due to new AB1390 maps, ALL Sacramento County Public School Districts qualify for this funding.
- HVIP funding cannot be used in combination with the Carl Moyer Program and Community Air Protection Incentives. Applications may not qualify for maximum funding and may need a substantial cash match to participate. For more informaiton about eligibility and match requirements, please contact staff.
How to Apply:
To apply online, please click on the "Online Application" button below. We recommend using the Chrome internet browser to complete the online application. To submit a paper application, please click on the S1-Program Application link in the Documents/Forms column below.
Online Application
Note: Please attach to the Online Application and/or send in the additional information listed on the
Applicant Checklist
Applicant Checklist
