The agreement provides funding to leonardo academy INC

This Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants program (CFDA 66.039) provides $2,566,876 in funding to Leonardo Academy Inc. to replace 23 diesel school buses with 16 new low-emission propane-powered school buses in the Independence School District.

The project aims to reduce particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions by 0.085 tons and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by 3.210 tons over the lifetime of the new buses. Under the agreement, Leonardo Academy will work with Independence School District to obtain vendor quotes, issue purchase orders, plan for the destruction and scrapping of the old diesel buses, and coordinate the delivery and reimbursement of the new propane-powered buses. This initiative supports the school district's efforts to evaluate and transition to a more environmentally sustainable fleet. The project is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.

Leonardo academy INC. Will be partnering with independence school district, and under the direction of LEO, independence school district will be responsible for obtaining quotes from vendors, placing the purchase order, and paying for the equipment using their own funding. -specifically, the recipient will replace 23 diesel school buses with 16 LP powered school buses that will noticeably reduce emissions for one of the largest employers in the community and the buses will reduce emissions by using low or no emissions technology, but IT also supports the continuation of reducing emissions by affording independence school district with the appropriate time IT needs to evaluate other emission reduction fleet options that works for its climate. Activities:the activities include: - replacing 23 diesel school buses with 16 LP powered school buses - the replacement of these diesel buses supports the continuation of reducing emissions by affording independence school district with the appropriate time IT needs to evaluate other emission reduction fleet options that works for its climate. - under the direction of LEO, independence school district will be responsible for obtaining vendor quotes and performance documentation, issuance of purchase order, expected delivery of the new vehicles, planning with LEO regarding destruction and scrappage of old vehicles, and requesting of timing for reimbursement -reducing emissions from replacement by: - .026 annual reduction = tons PM2.5 - .085 lifetime reduction = tons PM2.5 - .898 annual reduction = tons NOX - 3.210 lifetime reduction = tons NOX - $1,085234 /ton lifetime capital cost effectivenesssubrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include: - replacing 23 diesel school buses with 16 LP powered school buses. - obtaining vendor quotes and performance documentation, - issuance of purchase order, expected delivery of the new vehicles, - planning with LEO regarding destruction and scrappage of old vehicles, and - requesting of timing for reimbursement. The expected outcomes include, - obtaining 16 new LP powered school buses, - destroying/scrapping 23 diesel school buses, - and, reducing emissions from replacement by: - .026 annual reduction = tons PM2.5 - .085 lifetime reduction = tons PM2.5 - .898 annual reduction = tons NOX - 3.210 lifetime reduction = tons NOX - $1,085234 /ton lifetime capital cost effectiveness the intended beneficiaries include, leonardo academy INC. And they are partnering with independence school district.