The School District of Manatee County is hoping to make another move toward becoming more environmentally friendly with the possibility of an electric bus transporting students. The district applied for a grant that would cover 75% of the cost for an electric bus through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Electric Bus Project. If approved, the district would receive $393,043 for the bus. The total cost of the bus is $524,057. BY THE NUMBERS $393,043 Amount grant will fund $131,014 Cost to the School District of Manatee County 205 Buses owned by the district 46 Buses that are at least 10 years old $110,000 Average cost of a regular bus