North Texas Zero Emissions Vehicles Project
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is offering up to $58.6 million in rebate funding for the replacement of existing internal combustion engines (ICE) Class 6 and 7 vehicles with zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) through the North Texas Zero Emission Vehicle (NTxZEV) Call for Projects (CFP).
The NTxZEV Call for Projects is now open, and we are accepting project applications. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, February 13, 2026, 5 PM Central Time. As a reminder, applications are due "in-hand," meaning all relevant documents must be delivered to NCTCOG offices either in-person or through the mail as a hard copy or on a flash drive. See How to Apply below for more information.
*NEW* Application Assistance Office Hours - NCTCOG staff are hosting office hours every day from 2-3 PM CST the week of 2/9-2/13/2026, to assist entities with applications for the NTxZEV CFP! Please use the following Microsoft Teams meeting link or dial in phone number to reach us during the office hours.
Application Assistance Office Hours Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29033725627022?p=GnBymxAtTTpNqwcg9H
Meeting ID: 290 337 256 270 22
Passcode: y6mg7Dn6
+1 903-508-4574,,518716695# United States, Tyler
Phone conference ID: 518 716 695#
To review materials from the NTxZEV CFP workshop on November 6 or December 2, 2025 see Past Events below for more information.
Help spread the word on the NTxZEV CFP by distributing the NTxZEV CFP Flyer.
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Complete the following steps to submit an application.
- Review the NTxZEV CFP Guidelines (Updated 1/13/2026)
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (Updated 1/13/2026)
- Submit an Online Intent to Submit Form (optional)
- Ensure the Clean Fleet Policy or similar is adopted (required)
- Ensure the Online Risk Assessment is complete (required)
- Submit the NTxZEV Application Form (updated 1/13/2026) and attachments in accordance with the submission instructions
Additional Forms
- Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles (CHDV) Grants Vehicle Eligibility and Disposition Statement and Scrappage Form
- Letter of Commitment for Land Owner Infrastructure Installation Template
- Letter of Support from Fleet Owner of Existing Vehicle to be Scrapped Template
- Appendix C: Utility Coordination Form (Updated 11/10/2025)
For more information on attachments, please see the Guidelines. In addition to the in-hand submittal and courtesy electronic Excel copy, NCTCOG encourages electronic submission of the application and all needed attachments to Bidnet Direct.
*Note: The National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) is offering FREE technical assistance to prospective applicants under the NTxZEV CFP! For more information, see Key Resources below.*
Requirements of replacement vehicle and new vehicle are below:
| Replacement Vocational Vehicle | New Vocational Vehicle |
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Other eligible activities could include electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen refueling stations that supports vehicles purchased with NTxZEV Rebate Funding.
NCTCOG has complied vendor information for applicants to the NTxZEV CFP to utilize as an informational resource. Information inlcuded was provided by vendors including Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Dealers, and other entities selling vehicles OR eligible infrastructure. Additionally, entities providing other services to support an NTxZEV CFP application or project (e.g. consulting, turnkey services, additional softwares) have also provided information in the "Other Services" section. NOTE: These other services are likely NOT eligible for NTxZEV funding. If you are a vendor and want your information included please complete the vendor form linked in the Key Resources Section below.
- NTxZEV-CFP-Vendor-Information-Form-Results (Updated 12/19/2025)
The Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) has an Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Search that can assist in finding eligible new vocational vehicles for funding under this program.
Information on electric vehicles can be found here. Information on hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles can be found here.
Eligible Activities: The replacement of existing ICE Class 6 and 7 vehicles with ZEV. Projects may include battery-electric and/or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, as well as the installation of supporting charging or fueling infrastructure, as needed.
Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants include public and private sector fleets who have adopted a policy consistent with the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) Clean Fleet Policy. This policy, or similar, must be adopted prior to the application deadline.
Eligible Project Area: Vehicles must operate primarily within or frequently travel through the 16-county (Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, Tarrant, and Wise) NCTCOG region. Supporting infrastructure must be located within the NCTCOG region. NCTCOG acknowledges that many eligible vehicles may not stay confined to the NCTCOG region. Thus, NCTCOG may award funds to vehicles that demonstrate a substantial portion of operation in the area bounded by the interstates that comprise the Texas Triangle as shown in the map below.
Project Selection: NCTCOG will select vehicle replacement activities and program beneficiaries through the NTxZEV Call for Projects. Review NTxZEV CFP Guidelines for more information on project selection.
Funding Levels: Through the NTxZEV CFP, there is approximately $58.6 million available in funding. EPA has established eligible funding amounts available for each vehicle and fuel type, as seen in the table below. Funding for each vehicle replacement project is limited by the cost share percentage or dollar funding cap, whichever is lower.
| Vehicle Type | Battery-Electric Vehicles | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles | |||
| Federal Share of New Vehicle Price | Dollar Funding Cap (Vehicle+Infrastructure) | Federal Share of New Vehicle Price | Dollar Funding Cap (Vehicle+Infrastructure) | ||
| Straight/Box Truck | 65% | $190,000 | 80% | $400,000 | |
| Step Van | $160,000 | $340,000 | |||
| Septic or Bucket Truck | $330,000 | $670,000 | |||
| Other Vocational Vehicle | $355,000 | $720,000 | |||
| Refuse Hauler | 50% | $260,000 | 70% | $600,000 | |
| Street Sweeper | $315,000 | $720,000 | |||
| Transit Bus | 33% | $265,000 | 60% | $780,000 | |
*Note that school buses may be eligible and would adhere to the funding levels of "other vocational vehicle."
Review the NTxZEV CFP Guidelines for more information.
Technical Assistance
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) provides unbiased, free, and customizable technical assistance to help states, communities, tribal governments, transit agencies, school districts, and other fleets plan and deploy fueling and charging infrastructure as well as transit, school buses, and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. This technical assistance is available to those interested in adopting ZEV with funding from the NTxZEV project. Visit their website or contact them at cleanhdvehiclesta@nrel.gov for more information.
Vendor Information
Are you an OEM, dealer or other entity selling zero-emissions vehicles? NCTCOG is providing a list of potentially eligible vehicles as an informational resource for prospective applicants. To be included, please provide your vehicle information by filling out the NTxZEV Call for Projects Vendor Information Form. To receive information about other opportunities to contract or partner with NCTCOG, sign up on the NCTCOG Transportation Department Vendor Database, available at NCTCOG's Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Information.
Are you a prospective applicant looking to view the results of the vendor information collected? See the NTxZEV-CFP-Vendor-Information-Form-Results and the "Vehicle Requirements" section of this website for additional information.
Email Updates
To stay in the loop, sign up for the Air Quality Funding Updates email notification on the NCTCOG Subscription page.
Spread the Word
Download and distribute the NTxZEV-CFP-Flyer to those interested in the NTxZEV CFP.
Stay tuned for future events!
NTxZEV Call for Projects Application Workshops
Thursday, November 6 or Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1:00-3:00 PM CT
The NTxZEV Call for Projects opened on Friday, October 24, 2025, and the first application deadline is February 13, 2026, at 5 PM CT. During the workshops, staff shared more information on the Call for Projects including an overview of the guidelines and other application materials, frequently asked questions, and the Call for Projects schedule. Staff provided information on technical assistance and resources for prospective applicants.
Workshop Documents and Materials
- NTxZEV CFP Workshop Presentation (Updated 12/01/25)
- Recording of the November 6 NTxZEV CFP Workshop
- Recording of December 2 NTxZEV CFP Workshop
- Appendix C: Utility Coordination Form
- Appendix D: NTxZEV Cost Share Examples
- Letter of Commitment for Land Owner Infrastructure Installation Template
- Letter of Support from Fleet Owner of Existing Vehicle to be Scrapped Template
- Flyer (English)
- Flyer (Spanish)
September 5 NTxZEV Information Session
This session was held to provide an overview of EPA guidelines and offer participants the opportunity to provide input on the structure of the upcoming Call for Projects. See below for the meeting materials.
- NTxZEV Info Session Presentation
- Class 6 and 7 Zero-Emission Vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturer List (As seen at meeting)
- NTxZEV Cost Share Examples
- NTxZEV Info Session Recording
- NTxZEV Polling Questions and Results
DFW Clean Cities: 3-Part Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicles Webinar Series
This three-part webinar featured presentations on Battery Electric Vehicle and Hydrogen Vehicle 101, investments in zero-emission vehicles, funding opportunities, and other resources. Speakers included Peterbilt, Southwest International Trucks, Mack Trucks, Global Environmental Products, and Oshkosh Corporation.
- Part 1-3 Presentations and Recordings