Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (ERIG) Application Forms and Information
A Program of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP)
Addendum No. 1 - Clarification to ERIG Solicitation- Are Applications Currently Being Accepted?
- What Projects Are Eligible for a Grant?
- How Do I Apply for a Grant?
- 2010 Contract Shell Example (PDF)
- Application Forms and Related Information
- Emission Factors: California Air Resources Board (CARB) On-Road Certification
- Emission Factors: California Air Resources Board (CARB) Non-Road Certification
Are Applications Currently Being Accepted?
Application forms may not be submitted at this time.The most recent grant application period ended on August 13, 2010.
What Projects Are Eligible for a Grant?
For complete information on the types of projects and expenses that may be eligible for a grant, refer to the latest Request for Grant Applications (RFA) and the TERP Guidelines for Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (May 2010). General information about eligible applicants, eligible counties, and the types of projects that may be funded is provided below.
Eligible Applicants. Any person (i.e., individual, corporation, organization, governmental agency, business or any other legal entity) who operates or plans to operate on-road heavy-duty vehicles, non-road equipment, or stationary engines primarily in one or more of the nonattainment areas or other eligible counties of the state is potentially eligible for a grant. For infrastructure projects, persons owning or operating the infrastructure in an eligible county may also be eligible for funding.
For particular funding periods, the TCEQ may limit eligibility to certain types of applicants and/or to certain counties. In some cases, the TCEQ may also allow a person other than the owner or operator of the vehicle or equipment to apply for and receive a grant, as long as the grant-funded project supports activities that meet these guidelines and will help to achieve the goals of the TERP.
Eligible Counties. The counties in which projects may be eligible for funding include the state’s air quality nonattainment areas and other affected counties.
NOTE: The current RFA is only open to applicants from the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria; Dallas-Fort Worth; Beaumont-Port Arthur; Tyler-Longview; Austin; and San Antonio Areas. Only applicants from the following counties are eligible to apply during this RFA:
| Bastrop | Bexar | Brazoria | Caldwell | Chambers | Collin |
| Comal | Dallas | Denton | Ellis | Fort Bend | Galveston |
| Gregg | Guadalupe | Hardin | Harris | Harrison | Hays |
| Jefferson | Johnson | Kaufman | Liberty | Montgomery | Orange |
| Parker | Rockwall | Rusk | Smith | Tarrant | Travis |
| Upshur | Waller | Williamson | Wilson |
The TCEQ may limit funding under a grant application period to eligible projects in certain counties. Be sure to read the RFA before applying for a grant.
Map of TERP Eligible Counties (PDF)
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Eligible Projects. Projects eligible for funding under this program are intended to reduce NOx emissions in eligible counties. Vehicles and equipment used primarily for competition or recreational purposes are not eligible for funding under any of the project categories. The TCEQ may more narrowly define or limit the types of eligible activities for a particular funding period. The types of projects that may be eligible for funding include:
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How Do I Apply for a Grant?
Applicants for funding should first review the Request for Grant Applications Request for Grant Applications (RFA) and the TERP Guidelines for Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (May 2010) issued by the TCEQ, prior to downloading and completing the application forms.
Once you determine the types of activities that you wish to include in your application, download and use the forms applicable to those types of activities. Follow these steps:
- Step 1: Download copies of the Guidelines and the RFA, or call the TCEQ directly at 800-919-TERP (8377) to obtain copies of these documents.
- Step 2: Review the Guidelines and RFA to determine if your project is eligible for funding. If needed, contact the TCEQ’s TERP staff to discuss your proposed project.
- Step 3: Download or obtain copies of the Application Forms applicable to the type of activities you want to include in your project. Note that you do not need to download all of the application forms listed; you should only use those forms that apply to your project.
- Step 4: We have also made available a Technical Supplement containing the emission factors and calculations that will be used by the TCEQ to determine the emission reductions and cost per ton of your project.
- Step 5: Follow the directions for completing and submitting the application forms.
You should submit three signed original copies to:
Regular Mail:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Air Quality Division
MC-204
Implementation Grants Section (TERP Grants)
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
Express Mail:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Air Quality Division
MC-204
Implementation Grants Section (TERP Grants)
12100 Park 35 Circle
Building F
Austin, TX 78753
Application Forms and Related Information
The following documents are provided to assist you in applying for an Emission Reduction Incentive Grant (ERIG). The Application Forms, TERP Guidelines, Technical Supplements, and Calculators are available for download from the tables below.
- TERP Guidelines for Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (May 2010). You may download the entire Guidelines, or you may download just those chapters that pertain to the types of activities included in your project. Refer to the table of grant application forms below to download only the applicable chapters.
- Technical Supplements. These documents contain the emission standards, emission factors, and calculation methodologies that will be used by the TCEQ to determine the NOx emission reductions and cost per ton of the project. It is not required that you have completed these calculations in order to apply for a grant. Refer to the Grant Application Forms Table below to download only the applicable chapters.
- Calculators - Emission Reduction and Cost-Effectiveness.
The calculators are in a Microsoft Excel format and will help you calculate your NOx emissions. You can select a calculator for On-Road miles, On-Road gallons, or Non-Road hours. The calculator can be used from one to ten activities and each hyperlink represents one activity. - Instructions:
Step 1: Download the appropriate calculator for your activity and save to your computer.
Step 2: Open the calculator.
Step 3: On summary worksheet click on blue hyperlink (note: this will be worded Worksheet OR-1 (1) or Worksheet OR-2 (1) or Worksheet NR-1 (1)). This link will take you to the first worksheet.
Step 4: Enter in the Activity Information.
Step 5: Enter in the Baseline Engine Information.
Step 6: Enter in the Reduced Emission Engine Information.
If you have only one activity then disregard the remaining worksheets. However if you have more than one activity use the next worksheet and repeat steps 3 through 7.
ERIG Application Forms:
Grant Application Forms.
All applications must include a completed Project Application Form TCEQ-10430. Complete and attach Supplemental Activity Application Forms for the types of activities included in your project. Your application may include one or several supplemental forms. Chapters from the Guidelines and the Technical Supplement that apply to each type of activity may also be downloaded.
NOTE: The Application Forms provided on this Web page are for reference only. Application forms may not be submitted at this time. The latest ERIG grant application period ended on August 13, 2010.
| Application Forms* | Guidelines | Technical Supplement | Calculators (in Excel) |
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| Addendum No. 1 |
Addendum No. 1 (PDF) |
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| Project Application Form (TCEQ-10430) |
PDF Excel |
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| On-Road Heavy Duty Vehicles (TCEQ-10430a) |
PDF Excel |
PDF |
Miles Fuel |
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| Non-Road Equipment (TCEQ-10430b) |
PDF Excel |
Hours |
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| Marine Vessels (TCEQ-10430c) |
PDF Excel |
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| Locomotives (TCEQ-10430d) |
PDF Excel |
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| Stationary Equipment (TCEQ-10430e) |
PDF Excel |
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| Refueling Infrastructure (TCEQ-10430f) |
PDF Excel |
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| On-Site Electrification and Idle Reduction Infrastructure (TCEQ-10430g) |
PDF Excel |
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| On-Vehicle Electrification and Idle Reduction Infrastructure (TCEQ-10430h) |
PDF Excel |
Hours |
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| Rail Relocation and Improvement (TCEQ-10430i) |
PDF WORD |
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The TCEQ is committed to accessibility. If you would like to request a more accessible version of these documents, please contact the TERP program at 800-919-TERP (8377).
*Please submit 3 copies of your application package. All 3 copies of the "Signature Page" should have original signatures and not be photocopied.
*If using Adobe Acrobat (PDF files), print the entire application and complete it. Forms may be typed or printed signed in blue ink. Illegible or incomplete applications will be returned.
*If using Excel, you may fill out the application electronically and print when complete. Please note: each application page is on individual Excel worksheets in a workbook. You can access each worksheet by using the tabs located at the bottom of each page.
Printing: When printing from Excel: (1) Click on “File.” (2) Click on “Print.” (3) Under “Print What,” select “Entire Workbook.”
After a TERP grant has been awarded, these forms and documents will assist you in administering your grant.
