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Last updated on Sunday, September 9, 2018
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) announced today that applications are being accepted from Indiana public school corporations for the Indiana Propane School Bus grant program.
This marks the fourth round of grant funding made available by OED dedicated to propane school buses.
"We are pleased to offer this significant opportunity for Indiana's schools and communities," said Tristan Vance, director of OED. "There are multiple benefits to using propane school buses, including decreasing students' exposure to harmful emissions, lowering maintenance costs through the use of a cleaner burning fuel, and increasing fuel diversity. This funding will make a difference in our communities."
Grant recipients will receive between 50 percent to 100 percent of the incremental cost difference between a new propane-powered school bus and a diesel or gasoline-powered school bus.
To be eligible, Indiana public school corporations must own their own buses. Projects must involve the purchase of a minimum of two new propane school buses. Applicants must have access to propane fueling infrastructure or show that they will have access if awarded a grant.
While cost sharing of the incremental cost is not a requirement for applicants, special consideration is given to applications that leverage additional funding or those with in-kind funding.
Applications are accepted beginning today through October 19, 2018. Application instructions are available at https://www.in.gov/oed/2733.htm.
Grant recipients will be notified by November 1, 2018. Questions about this grant can be directed to grants@oed.in.gov.
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