Eligible Applicants: Public and private sector fleets that primarily operate in North Texas   

Selected applicants are required to adopt a policy consistent with the parameters below by project completion: 

• Adopt the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) Clean Fleet Policy  
• Have a policy consistent with the Clean Fleet Policy 
  • Examples include: An 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: Download the map of eligible project area (PDF)

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) 
• 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.)
  • Although school buses are not eligible, school districts are encouraged to apply for white fleet vehicles.
• 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

Download the NTxZEV Eligibility Requirements (PDF)

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. 

• Fleet expansion is not eligible; an old vehicle must be removed from a fleet.

Download the Eligible Disposition Options (PDF)

Review Documents to Ensure Eligibility:

• Download the NTxZEV CFP Guidelines (PDF) (Updated 10/14/2026
• Download the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF) (Updated 3/24/2026)
• Click to open the Clean Fleet Policy webpage (optional at time of application) 
• Download the Online Risk Assessment (PDF) (required at time of application) 
• Download the NTxZEV Project Kickoff Meeting Presentation (PDF) (applicable to awarded entities)
• Download the Template Eligibility Scrappage Form (PDF) (applicable to awarded entities)

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:

An applicant's total rebate funding anticipated per project is auto populated in the application form based on selected vehicle and fuel type. NCTCOG will determine the maximum rebate amount per project.

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

Download the Maximum Eligible Funding Level Tables (PDF)

Find Vehicles for your Project: Download the NTxZEV Vendor List (xlsx) (Updated 9/18/2026)

Don't see your OEM/Vendor on the list? Please provide your vehicle information by filling out the NTxZEV Vendor Information Form. Click to open the NTxZEV Vendor Information Form (Microsoft Forms).

• Download the NTxZEV Application Form (xlsx) (Updated 10/14/2026)
• Click to open the Online Risk Assessment form (Microsoft Forms) (Required at time of application)
• Click to open the Clean Fleet Policy webpage (Recommended at time of application, but required by project completion for selected applicants) 
• Documentation of existing vehicle operations (e.g. driver’s log, telematic system/fleet management software, fuel receipts, odometer readings, trip meters, service logs)

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)
• Download Appendix C: Utility Coordination Form (PDF) (Optional at time of application submittal, but recommended for applicants requesting funding for battery-electric vehicle(s) and/or supporting infrastructure)
• Download the Letter of Commitment for Land Owner Infrastructure Installation Template (PDF) (Required if funding is requested for infrastructure that will be installed on land not owned by the applicant)
• Download the Letter of Support from Fleet Owner of Existing Vehicle to be Scrapped Template (PDF) (Required if funding is requested for infrastructure that will be installed on land not owned by the applicant)

• Reduced Service Vehicle Disposition Plan (Recommended at time of application for applicants requesting funding for the existing vehicle to be replaced be moved to reduced service, required if awarded)

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). Click to open the Online Intent to Submit form (Microsoft Forms).