Clean Diesel Grant Program
Administered by: South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Quick Summary
Schools and transit operators can receive rebates covering 25% to 45% of the cost of replacing old diesel buses with new, cleaner vehicles—with the highest rebate (45%) for zero-emission buses. Contact the SD DANR Air Quality Program at 1-800-438-3367 or email the program administrator to apply before the Round 18 deadline of December 12, 2025.
AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026
Program Details
- Program ID
- 22237
- Last Updated
- 10/10/2023
Eligibility
Program Summary
Under the South Dakota Clean Diesel Grant Program, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) provides rebates to assist in purchasing new buses to replace old, high-emitting diesel buses. Rebates will be provided to public schools, non-public schools, state special schools, other educational programs, shuttle, or transit system providers, and school bus contractors. Total rebate per replacement bus will be up to 25% of the purchase price of a new bus with an engine certified to EPA emission standards, 35% of the purchase price of a new bus with an engine certified to meet CARB’s Low-NOx standards, or 45% of the purchase price of a zero tailpipe emission bus.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.