Lower-Emission School Bus Program

The Lower-Emission School Bus Program (LESBP) is a funding initiative by the California Transportation Grants agency aimed at assisting public school districts in California to replace older diesel-powered school buses with cleaner, lower-emission vehicles. This program targets the reduction of diesel emissions to improve air quality and public health, particularly benefiting students who use these buses. The solicitation for this program was posted on July 29, 2025, under solicitation number bdf64, and it aligns with the NAICS code 485410, which pertains to school and employee bus transportation services. Eligible participants include school districts within California, and the program is managed by the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Hotline, which serves as the primary contact point for inquiries. The initiative does not specify any set-asides, making it broadly accessible to public school entities within the state. Interested parties can find more detailed information and application guidance on the California Air Resources Board website, encouraging widespread adoption of cleaner transportation solutions to promote environmental sustainability and protect students’ health.