NV-2025-038
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application purpose: RTC is seeking funding for six replacement hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEB) and associated fueling infrastructure to replace aging diesel hybrid units that are well beyond their useful life and to expand its hydrogen fleet.
These vehicles build upon RTC's long history as being an early adopter for alternative fueled vehicles.
Hydrogen fuel cells represent the next generation of zero-emission transit technologies and these buses, unlike traditional battery-electric, provide the solution for the longer operational ranges needed for coverage on all our transit routes and for faster refueling.
RTC's first hydrogen vehicles will be delivered and placed into service at the end of 2023.
The growth of our hydrogen program will improve RTC's services by addressing the limitations with battery technologies, broaden our portfolio of alternative vehicles, and continue RTC's commitment towards providing our services in the most efficient and responsible way possible.
Activities performed: Purchase hydrogen buses, purchase hydrogen tank and fueling station, training and consulting.
Expected outcomes: Reduce energy consumption, reduce harmful emissions, reduce direct carbon emissions.
Intended beneficiaries: The Reno area is a region with poor air quality and other environmental justice concerns where strong demand for transit services already exists.
The expansion of zero emission buses in this region will not only benefit transit riders but also the community at-large by eliminating emissions generated from the older diesel-hybrid powered buses.
Subrecipient activities: None.
These vehicles build upon RTC's long history as being an early adopter for alternative fueled vehicles.
Hydrogen fuel cells represent the next generation of zero-emission transit technologies and these buses, unlike traditional battery-electric, provide the solution for the longer operational ranges needed for coverage on all our transit routes and for faster refueling.
RTC's first hydrogen vehicles will be delivered and placed into service at the end of 2023.
The growth of our hydrogen program will improve RTC's services by addressing the limitations with battery technologies, broaden our portfolio of alternative vehicles, and continue RTC's commitment towards providing our services in the most efficient and responsible way possible.
Activities performed: Purchase hydrogen buses, purchase hydrogen tank and fueling station, training and consulting.
Expected outcomes: Reduce energy consumption, reduce harmful emissions, reduce direct carbon emissions.
Intended beneficiaries: The Reno area is a region with poor air quality and other environmental justice concerns where strong demand for transit services already exists.
The expansion of zero emission buses in this region will not only benefit transit riders but also the community at-large by eliminating emissions generated from the older diesel-hybrid powered buses.
Subrecipient activities: None.
Funding Goals
THE LOW OR NO EMISSION COMPETITIVE PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF ZERO-EMISSION AND LOW-EMISSION TRANSIT BUSES AS WELL AS ACQUISITION CONSTRUCTION AND LEASING OF REQUIRED SUPPORTING FACILITIES.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Nevada
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Regional Transportation Commission Of Washoe County was awarded
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses Cleaner Transit in Reno Area
Project Grant NV-2025-038
worth $8,784,606
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in April 2026 with work to be completed primarily in Nevada United States.
The grant
has a duration of 10 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.526 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs.
$1,520,481 (15.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Low or No Emission Vehicle Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 4/27/26
Period of Performance
4/21/26
Start Date
2/1/27
End Date
Funding Split
$8.8M
Federal Obligation
$1.5M
Non-Federal Obligation
$10.3M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
NV-2025-038
SAI Number
NV-2025-038-00-20.526
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Special District Government
Awarding Office
699J58 REGION 9 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
V5JZKHRMNK33
Awardee CAGE
535K8
Performance District
NV-02
Senators
Catherine Cortez Masto
Jacky Rosen
Jacky Rosen
Modified: 4/27/26