The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to gila crossing community school to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles to…

This $560,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program (CFDA 66.049) will enable the Gila Crossing Community School in Laveen Village, Arizona to replace two diesel-powered school buses with zero-emission electric buses. The funding will also cover the installation of two Level 2 AC charging stations and provide workforce development training related to electric vehicle maintenance. The project involves partnerships with Salt River Project and the Gila River Indian Community Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality Project, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving local air quality, and generating cost savings through sustainable transportation solutions. The award has a project period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.

The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to gila crossing community school to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in EPA region 9. The recipient will replace 2 eligible vehicles with comparable, eligible zero-emission vehicles under the school bus sub-program, resulting in cleaner air and improved health for communities in maricopa county, arizona. This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $560,000. See terms and conditions activities:the activities include replacing eligible internal combustion engine class 6 and class 7 vehicles with eligible zero-emission vehicles; purchasing, installing, operating, and maintaining charging and fueling equipment to maintain the new zero-emission vehicles; and providing workforce development and training to support the maintenance, charging, fueling, and operation of the new zero-emission vehicles.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include replacing two diesel fueled buses with two electric buses; installing two level 2 AC charging stations; training staff about new zero-emission vehicle technologies and charging infrastructure; implementing community engagement programs; and implementing a monitoring and evaluation system to assess the impact of the project on local air quality, public health, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The expected outcomes include reduced carbon dioxide emissions and other harmful pollutants, improved air quality and health outcomes for students and communities, increased cost savings for school districts through reduced fuel and maintenance costs, a reliable and accessible charging network, trained staff, and increased community awareness and support for sustainable transportation. The intended beneficiaries include the gila crossing community school (grantee), salt river project (partner), and gila river indian community department of environmental quality's air quality project (partner). Other beneficiaries include disadvantaged community residents who will benefit from improved ambient air quality in communities in which the vehicles operate.