Grants for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Conversion Systems

Eligible applicants:

• Persons who purchase or lease an eligible new light-duty motor vehicle on or after September 1, 2023, and who applied for or acquired title and registration of the vehicle in Texas are eligible to apply for a grant.
• Individuals, corporations, organizations, governments, or governmental subdivisions or agencies, business trusts, partnerships, associations, or any other legal entity.

Eligible projects:

• Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less, such as cars, and small- or medium-sized trucks. Must:
  • Be purchased or leased new.
  • Operate on compressed natural gas, liquified petroleum gas (propane), hydrogen fuel cell, or electric drive (plug-in or plug-in hybrid).
• Conversion systems for compressed natural gas or propane.

Review documents to ensure eligibility:

• Eligible Vehicles
• Request for Grant Applications in English
• Request for Grant Applications in Spanish
• Addendum No. 1
• Addendum No. 2

Fill out forms:

• Application Form (TCEQ-20684) in English
• Application Form (TCEQ-20684-esp) in Spanish
• IRS Form W-9

Provide the following:

• Copy of state or federal identification card (driver's license, passport, etc.) Individuals and sole proprietors only.
• Copy of completed Application for Texas Title and Registration or copy of title and registration documents.
• One of the following:
• copy of completed and executed purchase or lease agreement (invoice, bill of sale, purchase order, lease document, etc.) signed by the buyer and seller, or
• other acceptable documents in place of a purchase or lease agreement:
• Copy of a Buyer’s Order (all pages) signed by the applicant and dealer, plus one of the following:
• Copy of cancelled check (front and back) showing payment in full.
• Copy of a finance agreement with a financial institution (VIN and loan amount must be on agreement).
• Copy of a retail installment contract signed by the financial institution and buyer.
• Copy of Registration Receipt or Title.

For compressed natural gas or liquified petroleum gas only:

• Copy of conversion invoice
• Proof of payment for the conversion system
• Photo of engine plate or EPA certification sticker

Remember:

• Sign or initial where indicated.
• Provide all information requested.
• Enter only one name as the applicant legal name (must match name on the W-9).