School Bus Replacement Program – Oregon

https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/programs/Pages/VW-Diesel-Settlement.aspx

Funding:

First-come, first-serve program. Up to 100% of the cost of installing exhaust controls. Up to $50,000 or 30%, whichever is less, of the cost to replace and purchase an Oregon minimum standard bus.

Dates:

Open to new applicants. The application process opened on October 1, 2020.

Summary:

Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is offering grants for the retrofitting and retrofitting of diesel busses in schools across the state. Funded by the Volkswagen/Audi/Porsche Diesel Emissions Settlement Program, the state Oregon was eligible to receive $72.9 million to support pollution mitigation projects. The state’s legislature authorized to fund school bus projects that reduced harmful diesel emissions by supporting the retrofitting or replacement of 450 diesel powered school busses in the first 10 years.

Qualifying Projects:

· Installations of Exhaust Controls

· Retrofitting

· Purchase & Replace Diesel School Busses

Requirements:

· Busses being replaced must have 3 years left of remaining useful life.

· Have operated in the state for the past year and will continue operating in the state for at least 3 years following.

Application Form: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/FilterDocs/VWBusApp.pdf]