 Funding programs that address air quality, such as clean vehicle projects, are available from a number of federal, State, local, and non-profit entities. This site provides links to a number of current and prior grant opportunities and incentives for clean technology and infrastructure.
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Currently Available Funding Opportunities
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Diesel Idling Reduction Program [Deadline: January 16, 2009] NCTCOG will award grant funding to projects that reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) by minimizing idling from heavy-duty diesel engines. Primary focus is given to projects achieving emissions reductions in the nine-county Dallas-Fort Worth nonattainment area, with emissions reductions achieved within the Blue Skyways Collaborative considered as a secondary emphasis. Eligible projects include both on-vehicle idle reduction solutions, such as auxiliary power units, and on-site idle reduction strategies, such as electrified parking spaces. Both public and private sector entities are invited to submit proposals to reduce unnecessary idling from on-road heavy-duty vehicles, locomotives, or eligible construction equipment.
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NCTCOG North Texas Clean School Bus Program [Deadline: November 14, 2008]
Grants are available to help school bus owners and operators in the NCTCOG 16-county region reduce emissions and improve air quality by providing funds to replace, repower, or retrofit buses that result in a 25 percent or greater reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. School districts and bus operators must have adopted the RTC’s Clean Fleet Vehicle Policy by the call deadline to be eligible to apply.
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North Texas Green & Go Clean Taxi Partnership [First Come, First Served Through Dec. 31, 2008]
NCTCOG will provide $5,000 grant awards to eligible taxicab owners to be used towards the purchase of low-emission taxicab vehicles. This partnership is an effort of the Dallas Sustainable Skylines Initiative, supported in part by The Sue Pope Fund, to help clean the air and protect the health of citizens in North Texas.
- Railroad Commission of Texas - Propane Rebates and Incentives [First Come, First Served]
The Railroad Commission offers incentives to buyers of propane vehicles that meet or exceed EPA emission standards
and/or propane forklifts that meet or exceed EPA 2008 emission standards.
- Texas Clean School Bus Program [First Come, First Served through December 15, 2008]
Grants are available for projects which reduce emissions of particulate matter through school bus retrofits, which create a healthier environment for children riding the buses. All public school districts and charter schools are eligible applicants. This is one of very few funding opportunities in Texas that address emissions of particulate matter.
- Texas General Land Office (GLO) [First Come, First Served]
The Texas General Land Office has a Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Initiative Grant Program available for fleets in certain Texas counties to encourage the use of heavy-duty natural gas vehicles.
GLO recently expanded the eligiblity of this grant to include private-sector fleets, though public-sector partners will be given preference in selecting projects. The program is funded with a Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) grant through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
- SmartWay Finance Center
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EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership includes a new financing resource where buyers of clean trucks and other emissions and fuel saving technologies can submit one application and have multiple lenders compete for their business. The SmartWay program has consolidated interested private lenders into one network where they can view applications from buyers seeking cleaner and more fuel efficient vehicles and equipment. For more information on the EPA SmartWay Program, see www.epa.gov/smartway.
Local Funding Programs
- Dallas Sustainable Skylines (DSSI)
Green Taxi Cab Program
The Green Taxi Cab Program is aimed at facilitating replacement of taxicabs with green vehicle options in the north central Texas region by offsetting the incremental cost of green taxi purchases with financial and non-financial incentives.
- Diesel Idling Reduction Program
The Diesel Idling Reduction program is designed to reduce emissions from heavy-duty diesel engines by awarded grant funding to provide for the purchase and installation of technological solutions to minimize heavy duty diesel engine idling. Eligible projects will include both on-vehicle idle reduction solutions, such as auxiliary power units, and on-site idle reduction strategies, such as site electrification.
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NCTCOG North Texas Clean School Bus Program
The North Texas Clean School Bus Program is aimed to help school bus owners and operators in the north central Texas region reduce emissions and improve air quality by providing funds to replace, repower, or retrofit school buses.
- NCTCOG North Texas Emissions Reduction Grant (NTERG)
NCTCOG has partnered with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to implement TERP funded projects through the North Texas Emission Reduction Grants Program. The program seeks to reduce emissions from heavy-duty engines in the region as well as educate public and private entities on available clean technologies and fuels.
- NCTCOG SmartWay
Transport Partnership
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are partnering in a demonstration project aimed at reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency.
State Funding Programs
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Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP)
A Supplemental Environmental Project is a means for directing fines, fees, and penalties for environmental violations toward environmentally beneficial uses. Through a SEP, a respondent in an enforcement matter can choose to invest penalty dollars in improving the environment, rather than paying into the Texas General Revenue Fund.
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Texas Environmental Research Consortium (TERC)
Several times each year TERC posts Requests for Grant Applications (RFGAs) for technologies related to reducing NOx from diesel engines. Approximately $9 million is awarded each year.
RFGAs are awarded at different times of the year and are typically written for specific technologies or diesel engine applications.
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Texas Emission Reduction Plan (TERP)
The TERP is administered by the TCEQ and includes a number of voluntary financial incentive programs, as well as other assistance programs, to help improve the air quality in Texas.
- Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants Program [Opens December 1, 2008]
The program provides grants to eligible projects in affected counties to offset the incremental cost associated with the activities to reduce emissions of NOx from high-emitting mobile diesel sources in nonattainment areas and other affected counties of the state.
- Rebate Grants Program [Opens December 1, 2008]
The Rebate Grants Program is a simplified application process under the Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants Program and is only available for diesel on-road and non-road replacement and repower projects.
- New Technology Research and Development Program
The New Technology Research and Development Program (NTRD) provides financial incentives to encourage and support research, development, and commercialization of technologies that reduce pollution in Texas through the issuance of state funded grants.
- Texas Clean School Bus Program
Health and Safety Code 390.002 requires the TCEQ to establish and administer a clean school bus program. Grants fund projects to help reduce the exposure of school children to diesel exhaust from school buses. Projects may include diesel oxidation catalysts, diesel particulate filters, and emissions-reducing add-on equipment.
- Small Business Program
The Small Business Grants Program helps small businesses and others participate in the TCEQ’s incentive program. The program is open to those who operate only a limited number of eligible vehicles and equipment.
- Heavy-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program
The Heavy-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program may reimburse a purchaser or lessee of a new on-road heavy-duty (over 10,000-lb.) vehicle for incremental costs of purchasing or leasing the vehicle in lieu of a higher-emitting diesel-powered vehicle.
- Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program
The Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive (LDPLI) Program is a statewide program to provide financial incentives (rebates) for the purchase or lease of an eligible new car and light truck, model year 2003 or newer. NOTE: This program has not yet been funded.
Regional / National Funding Programs
- Blue Skyways Collaborative
The Blue Skyways Collaborative was created to encourage voluntary air emissions reduction in North America’s heartland. Through partnership with non-profit and environmental groups, private industries and international, federal, state and local governments Blue Skyways strives to improve air quality.
- EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality
This page provides access to information about funding opportunities available from EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality.
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