Electric School Bus Incentive Programs in New Jersey
Electric school bus grant and incentive funding is available now to help electrify your district’s school bus fleet.
Electric School Bus Funding is Available for School Districts in New Jersey
Funding is available through the following programs:
New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program (NJ ZIP)
The NJ ZIP program is a $165M voucher launched by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) for Medium and Heavy Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles, including electric school buses. Phase III of the program is expected to open in fall 2025. Base voucher amounts will likely range from $15,000-$175,000. Learn more.
New Jersey Electric School Bus Grant Program
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) Electric School Bus Grant Program provides a total of $15 million per year for three years to support the transition to electric school buses. This is the second round of funding. Grant amounts range from $300,000-$350,000. Applications are due September 26, 2025 at 5:00PM. Learn more.
2025 Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGCI) Funding
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) provides funding for Type A electric school buses. Applications for this program are open and ongoing. Learn more.
How can Highland Help
Strengthen Your Application With an Experienced Partner
Our mission is to make electric vehicles affordable and accessible for all communities. We’ve helped school districts secure over $525M in grants & incentives, and we’re happy to share our expertise with you. Our dedicated team of incentive program experts are happy to help answer your questions, whether you choose to work with Highland or not.
