02J61901
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Description:
This agreement provides funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to First Student. This agreement is to replace existing school buses with clean and zero emission (ZE) school buses.
Activities:
The activities include replacing 49 internal combustion engine (diesel) with electric school buses and 22 Level 2 and Level 3 charging infrastructure. The new school buses will serve Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, Gresham, Willamina, and McMinnville school districts in Washington and Oregon.
Subrecipient:
No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.
Outcomes:
The anticipated deliverables include purchasing 49 electric school buses in six school districts that will affect between 3,292-3,581 school children and providing training to all 6 school districts and associated communities.
The expected outcomes include 1) emission reductions of 3,423 NOx, 0.026 particulate matter (PM2.5), 1,851.3 CO2;,and 164,560 gallons of fuel, 2) improved ambient air quality leading to health benefits for students and drivers, and 3) increased workforce training and knowledge around zero emission vehicles.
The intended beneficiaries include Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, Gresham, Willamina, and McMinnville school districts and associated communities in Washington and Oregon.
This agreement provides funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to First Student. This agreement is to replace existing school buses with clean and zero emission (ZE) school buses.
Activities:
The activities include replacing 49 internal combustion engine (diesel) with electric school buses and 22 Level 2 and Level 3 charging infrastructure. The new school buses will serve Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, Gresham, Willamina, and McMinnville school districts in Washington and Oregon.
Subrecipient:
No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.
Outcomes:
The anticipated deliverables include purchasing 49 electric school buses in six school districts that will affect between 3,292-3,581 school children and providing training to all 6 school districts and associated communities.
The expected outcomes include 1) emission reductions of 3,423 NOx, 0.026 particulate matter (PM2.5), 1,851.3 CO2;,and 164,560 gallons of fuel, 2) improved ambient air quality leading to health benefits for students and drivers, and 3) increased workforce training and knowledge around zero emission vehicles.
The intended beneficiaries include Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, Gresham, Willamina, and McMinnville school districts and associated communities in Washington and Oregon.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Multnomah,
Oregon
United States
Geographic Scope
County-Wide
Related Opportunity
First Student was awarded
Clean Zero Emission School Bus Seattle Portland Tacoma More
Project Grant 02J61901
worth $17,513,500
from EPA Region 10: Seattle in April 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Oregon United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded through assistance program 66.045 Clean School Bus Program.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 7/9/24
Period of Performance
4/1/24
Start Date
3/31/26
End Date
Funding Split
$17.5M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$17.5M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
02J61901
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
For-Profit Organization (Other Than Small Business)
Awarding Office
68HF10 REGION 10 (GRANTS OFFICE)
Funding Office
68Z000 REGION 10 (FUNDING OFFICE)
Awardee UEI
ZGZ1DCN4KJS3
Awardee CAGE
1QY55
Performance District
OR-90
Senators
Jeff Merkley
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
Modified: 7/9/24