Posted by Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti on 1/9/2024 1:23:00 PM
For Immediate Release
Contact: Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Office of Communications
813-272-4060
Tampa, Fl. (January 9, 2024) – Hillsborough County Public Schools was awarded $7.9 million in funding for clean school buses as part of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s first Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition.
Hillsborough County is one of 67 applicants to receive nearly $1 billion through EPA’s Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition. The program will allow school districts to replace some of the existing school buses with zero-emission buses.
The awards, which were made possible through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, will help purchase over 2,700 clean school buses in 280 school districts serving 7 million students across 37 states.
“We are appreciative of the hard work of our grants and transportation teams who were instrumental in distinguishing Hillsborough County Public Schools through the acquisition of these funds,” said Van Ayres, Hillsborough County Superintendent of Schools. “We look forward to preparing a plan that will address our infrastructure needs as we enhance our transportation system.”
More details on the funding and a timeline to follow as they are shared with the school district.
To learn more about the Clean School Bus Program visit: Clean School Bus Program Awards | US EPA