Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)

Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) is sponsored by North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) provides funds for projects designed to reduce transportation emissions from on-road highway sources. Examples of eligible projects include energy-efficient replacements for street lighting and traffic control devices.

North Texas Diesel Emissions Reduction CFP North Texas Diesel Emissions Reduction CFP North Texas Diesel Emissions Reduction CFP What is a Call For Projects? The Call for Projects is open, and we are accepting project applications. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, September 11, 2026, 5 pm Central Time.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is opening the North Texas Diesel Emissions Reduction Call for Projects (CFP) to seek activities to be a part of the NCTCOG grant award from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

This CFP will fund replacement of existing diesel-powered medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles or equipment to newer, cleaner vehicles or equipment operating in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) ten-county ozone nonattainment area and areas of air toxics concern housing goods movement and transportation hubs.

The NCTCOG CFP will implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from existing fleets of diesel vehicles at locations such as airports, rail yards, terminals, or distribution centers which have been identified as focus areas by the EPA. All projects must address existing diesel emissions occurring in areas associated with goods movement.

Projects may include, but are not limited to, diesel emissions reduction solutions from the following diesel emissions source types.

Class 5 - Class 8 medium-duty and heavy-duty highway vehicles Non-road engines, equipment or vehicles used in construction, handling of cargo (including at ports or airports), agriculture, mining, or energy production (including stationary generators and pumps) Transport Refrigeration Units SmartWay verified idle reduction technology for on-road highway vehicles Locomotive engine replacement and locomotive shore power connections systems Applicants must submit an application and other required documents for grant-required matching funds that will range from 0 to 75 percent of total project cost, depending upon individual projects submitted.

More requirements are outlined in the CFP guidelines. Call for Projects Details Eligible applicants include private sector fleets and public fleets including public agencies for high-use diesel vehicles and equipment operating at goods movement facilities like airports, rail yards, terminals, and distribution centers.

Eligible applicants must adopt a policy consistent with the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) Clean Fleet Policy or similar policy prior to receiving the rebate. Eligible Projects & Funding Levels All existing vehicles, equipment, and engines must be diesel. The new replacement vehicle, equipment, or engine may be diesel, gasoline, or alternative fuels, covered at the following funding levels.

On-Road Vehicle Replacement* Non-Road Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Certified vehicle replacements for over the road, short-haul trucks, and other freight and goods movement trucks Certified vehicle and equipment replacements for non-road diesel vehicles and equipment 45% of Eligible Costs if New is Zero Emission** 35% of Eligible Costs if New is Powered by CARB Optional Low-NOx Certified*** 25% of Eligible Costs if New is for All Others On-Road Engine Replacement* Non-Road Engine Replacement Certified engine replacements for over the road, short-haul trucks and other freight and goods movement trucks Certified engine replacements for non-road diesel vehicles and equipment 60% of Eligible Costs if New is a Zero Emission Power Source** 50% of Eligible Costs if New is Powered by CARB Optional Low-NOx Certified*** 40% of Eligible Costs if New is an EPA Certified Engine**** Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) Trailer Replacement Electric Transport Refrigeration Unit trailer replacements for diesel Transport Refrigeration Units trailers Must operate solely on grid, battery, or other zero-emission power sources Drayage Truck Replacement* Replacement of drayage trucks operating on or transgressing through port or intermodal rail yard property Locomotive Engine Replacement***** Locomotive engine replacements for engines previously operating 1,000 or more hours per each of two 12-month periods 60% of Eligible Cost if Zero Emission Power Source 50% of Eligible Cost if Powered by CARB Optional Low-NOx Certified 40% of Eligible Cost if EPA Certified Locomotive Idle Control Strategies Shore power installation for locomotives SmartWay verified locomotive technologies, including the specified categories, are listed in a table at www.

epa. gov/verified-diesel-tech/smartway-verified-list-idling-reduction-technologies-irts-locomotives . No funds awarded shall be used for locomotive shore connection system projects that are expected to be used less than 1,000 hours /year.

On-road Highway Vehicle with New or Previously Installed Exhaust After-Treatment Retrofit EPA Verified Highway Idle Reduction Technologies when combined with new or previously installed exhaust after-treatment retrofit *Eligible fuel cell projects are limited to hydrogen fuel cell engine replacements for eligible urban transit buses, shuttle buses and drayage trucks, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle replacements for eligible urban transit buses, shuttle buses, and drayage trucks.

**Eligible costs for battery electric powered vehicle, equipment and engine replacement projects can include the purchase and installation of one charging unit per vehicle, including the unit and charging cable, mount and/or pedestal. These costs are subject to the mandatory cost share requirements.

***CARB = California Air Resources Board; please see the DERA National Grants' Low-NOx Engine Factsheet for guidance on identifying engines certified to meet CARB’s Optional Low NOx Standards ****EPA = Environmental Protection Agency; a list of currently available engines certified to EPA’s standards is available at www. epa. gov/emission-standards-reference-guide/all-epa-emission-standards .

*****Tier 3 engines may be used for engine replacement only if Tier 4 is demonstrated to not be available or feasible through a best achievable technology analysis. Locomotive engine replacements must commit to using Tier 4 engines if Tier 4 engines with the appropriate physical and performance characteristics are available.

Applicants anticipating the use of Tier 3 or Tier 4i engines should discuss their rationale for proposing Tier 3 or Tier 4i engine replacements. Tier 3 is not eligible for locomotive replacement. Fuel cell engine and locomotive replacements are not eligible.

Projects will be located and operate in any of the ten counties ( Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise ) currently classified as nonattainment for the pollutant ozone under either the 2008 or 2015 ozone standards and/or within the counties identified as area of air toxics concern which includes Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties .

Projects operating within the above counties as well as within freight-oriented development areas are most desirable and will receive higher scoring evaluation. See the map for locations in priority areas. See Call for Projects Guidelines for more specific eligibility information in the How to Apply section below.

Review the Frequently Asked Questions Review the draft Rebate Agreement Fill out the Intent to Submit Form (optional) Submit an Online Risk Assessment Questionnaire Review the Online Risk Assessment Reference to familiarize yourself with the questions. Once you click the link for the Online Risk Assessment Questionnaire, you will need to submit all the responses, financial statements, and any required attachments in one session.

If you are a public entity such as a local government, NCTCOG may already have a current risk assessment on file. Please contact Shyla Camarena at 817-704-2502 or scamarena@nctcog. org to verify.

Submit Application by mail or in person For emailed application responses, you must still include signatures for Part 6 - Certifications section and any required documentation with hard copy application and supporting materials to be considered complete.

Helpful Resources and Information (Click to Expand) Notice of Funding Opportunity Low NOx Certified Engines DERA Priority County List DERA Transport Refrigeration Unit Factsheet Air Quality Management - Emissions Enforcement Air Quality Management - Emissions Enforcement