Step 1: Determine your Eligibility

Eligible Activities:

• Replacement of existing internal combustion engines (ICE) (e.g. diesel, gasoline, propane, natural gas) Class 6 and 7 vehicles with zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) (i.e. battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles) 
  • Fleet expansion is not eligible; an old vehicle must be removed from a fleet. See Eligible Disposition Options.
• Purchasing and installing infrastructure to support new ZEV acquired through the CFP. 
  • Infrastructure alone is not eligible

For all requirements, see the "Eligible Activities" section of the NTxZEV CFP Guidelines.

Eligible Vehicles:

• Be a Class 6 or 7 vehicle (i.e., Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 19,501 to 33,000 lbs)
• Be a Vocational Vehicle (e.g., box truck, step van, dump truck, transit bus, flatbed truck, refuse hauler, street sweeper, utility truck, etc.)
• Existing vehicles can be any fuel type of internal combustion engine (e.g., diesel, gasoline, propane, natural gas). 
• New vehicles must be battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell electric
• Must operate 7,000 miles or idle 500 hours per year
• Must operate primarily in the NCTCOG region

For all requirements, see NTxZEV Eligibility Requirements.

Eligible Disposition Options:

• Existing vehicles can be scrapped, sold, donated, or moved to a reduced service, depending on the fuel type, model year, or applicant. For all requirements, see Eligible Disposition Options.

Eligible Applicants:

• Public and private sector fleets that have one of the following:   
  • Adopted the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) Clean Fleet Policy  
  • Have a policy consistent with the Clean Fleet Policy (e.g, existing or new corporate/company policy relating to maintaining a modern fleet, the use of alternative fuels or fuel efficiency strategies, etc.)

Eligible Project Area:

• Map of eligible project area

Review Documents and Ensure Eligibility

• Review the NTxZEV CFP Guidelines (Updated 4/20/2026) 
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (Updated 3/24/2026)
• Clean Fleet Policy or similar policy     
• Online Risk Assessment (required)   
• NTxZEV Project Kickoff Meeting Presentation   

Step 2: Determine New Vehicle & Rebate Amount

Funding for each vehicle replacement project is limited by the federal cost share percentage or dollar funding cap, whichever is lower. The federal cost share percentage applies to vehicle projects only and the dollar funding cap applies to vehicle and infrastructure projects:

Battery-Electric Vehicles:

• Straight/Box Truck: 65% or $190,000
• Step Van: 65% or $160,000
• Septic or Bucket Truck: 65% or $330,000
• Other Vocational Vehicle: 65% or $355,000
• Refuse Hauler: 50% or $260,000
• Street Sweeper: 50% or $315,000
• Transit Bus: 33% or $265,000

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles:

• Straight/Box Truck: 80% or $400,000
• Step Van: 80% or $340,000
• Septic or Bucket Truck: 80% or $670,000
• Other Vocational Vehicle: 80% or $720,000
• Refuse Hauler: 70% or $600,000
• Street Sweeper: 70% or $720,000
• Transit Bus: 60% or $780,000

Find Vehicles for your Project:

• NTxZEV Vendor List

Don't see your OEM/Vendor on the list? Please provide your vehicle information by filling out the NTxZEV Vendor Information Form.

Step 3: Collect & Fill Out Application Documents

Applicants must complete the following:

• NTxZEV Application Form
• Online Risk Assessment
  • Download the entire Online Risk Assessment Form here
• Clean Fleet Policy
• Project Specific Attachments (applicable based on characteristics of proposed project)
  • "Will Serve" Letter from a Utility (Recommended for applicants requesting funding for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)
  • Appendix C: Utility Coordination Form (Optional at time of application submittal, but recommended for applicants requesting funding for battery-electric vehicle(s) and/or supporting infrastructure) (Updated 11/10/2025)
  • Letter of Commitment for Land Owner Infrastructure Installation Template (Required if funding is requested for infrastructure that will be installed on land not owned by the applicant)
  • Letter of Support from Fleet Owner of Existing Vehicle to be Scrapped Template (Required if funding is requested for infrastructure that will be installed on land not owned by the applicant)
  • For Eligible Transit Vehicles Only: Plan for existing vehicle to be replaced to move to reduced service (Recommended at time of application)

If you are interested in applying and would like to be notified 2 weeks prior to application deadlines, please consider filling out the Online Intent to Submit Form (optional).

Step 4: Submit your Application 

To be considered for funding, Application Forms must be completed and signed, and Application Packets must include all necessary attachments and be submitted to NCTCOG offices by the deadline.

Application Packet Must Include:

• Application Form (completed and signed)
• Documentation of adopted Clean Fleet Policy or consistent policy (if not on file with NCTCOG)
• Documentation of existing vehicle operations (e.g. driver’s log, telematic system/fleet management software, fuel receipts, odometer readings, trip meters, service logs)
• Other Attachments:
  • Documentation supporting estimated costs (optional)
  •  Project-specific Attachments (dependent on project characteristics)

Submission Requirements:

• Application Packets must be submitted either as a hard copy (paper copy) or a flash drive 
  • For the best format, please print Part 3 of the Application Form on legal sized paper (8.5 x 14 inches)
• Application Packets must be submitted in-hand via mail or in-person delivery to NCTCOG offices
• Mailed Application Packets should be addressed to:

North Central Texas Council of Governments

Transportation Department

North Texas Zero Emissions Vehicles Call for Projects

Attention: Savana Nance

616 Six Flags Drive

Arlington TX, 76011

Deadline: 

• Applications are due by 5 PM Central Time every 3rd Friday of the month, until all funds are exhausted