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. See How to Apply below for more information.
Register Now for a NTxZEV CFP workshop on November 6 or December 2, 2025. See Upcoming Events below for more information.
Step 1: Review NTxZEV CFP Guidelines
Step 2: Review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (coming soon)
Step 3: Submit an Online Intent to Submit Form (optional)
Step 4: Ensure the Clean Fleet Policy or similar is adopted (required)
Step 5: Ensure the Online Risk Assessment is complete (required)
Step 6: Submit the NTxZEV Application Form and Attachments in accordance with the Submission Instructions
Additional Forms:
For more information on Attachments, please see the Guidelines.
FREE Technical Assistance provided from NREL!
- 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 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 them at their website or contact them at cleanhdvehiclesta@nrel.gov for more information.
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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 for ZEV.
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 flees 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 16-county 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. See 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 $58.8 million available in funding. EPA has established eligible funding amounts available for each vehicle and fuel type, as seen in the table below. NCTCOG will adhere to these eligible funding amounts. Funding for each vehicle replacement project is limited by the cost share percentage or dollar funding cap, whichever is lower. Allowable funds should be exhausted on vehicle replacement activities prior to requesting any funding for infrastructure.
| Maximum Eligible Funding Levels for Vehicle Projects and Vehicle and Infrastructure Projects | ||||
| Vehicle Type | Battery-Electric Vehicles | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles | ||
| Federal Cost Share Percentage of New Vehicle Price | Dollar Funding Cap (Vehicle + Infrastructure) | Federal Cost Share Percentage 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 NTxZEV CFP Guidelines for more information.
Upcoming and Past Events
NTxZEV Call for Projects Application Workshops
Thursday, November 6 or Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1:00-3:00 PM CT
The workshops will be hybrid meetings. Participants may attend in person at the NCTCOG offices or virtually via Zoom. Registration is required.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is hosting application workshops on November 6 and December 2 for the opening of the North Texas Zero Emissions Vehicles (NTxZEV) Call for Projects. The NTxZEV Call for Projects will provide $58.8 million in rebates to fund the replacement of existing Class 6 & 7 vehicles with zero-emission (battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell electric) versions.
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 will share 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 will provide information on technical assistance and resources for prospective applicants.
Event Details
Name: NTxZEV Call for Projects Application Workshops
Date & Time: Thursday, November 6 or Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1:00-3:00 PM CT
Location: Virtually via Zoom or in-person at the NCTCOG offices, 616 Six Flags Drive in Arlington
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.