Grants for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Conversion Systems
The Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP) provides grants for purchasing or leasing new vehicles or conversion systems, powered by alternative fuel. See below for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Are you an equipment manufacturer? Complete an information request form to help TCEQ compile a list of eligible vehicles, engines, and conversion systems.
Accepting Applications Soon
We expect to begin accepting applications in October 2025—subject to change.
This is a first-come, first-served grant based on criteria described in the Request for Grant Applications.
The information below is provided for reference only. When we begin accepting applications, we will update this webpage with the final requirements and documents.
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How to Apply
Step 1 Determine if you are eligible
Eligible applicants
- Persons who purchase or lease an eligible new light-duty motor vehicle on or after September 1, 2025, and who applied for or acquired title and registration of the vehicle in Texas.
- 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 which:
- Are purchased or leased new.
- Operate on compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), hydrogen fuel cell, or electric drive (plug-in or plug-in hybrid).
- Vehicles with conversion systems for CNG or LPG.
Eligible areas
Texas
Review documents to ensure eligibility
Documents below are for reference only. We will provide updated documents when we begin accepting applications.
Step 2 Collect documents and fill out forms
Required for all applicants
- Completed and signed IRS Form W-9 .
- Completed Application for Texas Title and Registration.
- Completed and executed purchase or lease agreement signed by the applicant and seller (invoice, bill of sale, purchase order, lease document, etc.), or
- Other acceptable documents in place of a purchase or lease agreement:
- A Buyer’s Order (all pages) signed by the applicant and dealer, plus one of the following:
- Cancelled check (front and back) showing payment in full.
- A finance agreement with a financial institution (VIN and loan amount must be on agreement).
- A retail installment contract signed by the applicant and financial institution.
Additional requirements for all individuals or sole proprietors
- State or federal identification card (driver’s license, passport, etc.).
Additional requirements for CNG or LPG vehicle conversion systems
- Conversion invoice.
- Proof of payment for the conversion system.
- Photo of engine plate or EPA certification sticker.
Step 3 Submit your application
You must be in possession of your vehicle before submitting your application.
Applications must be completed and submitted electronically through the TERP Online Single-Use Non-CROMERR Submission System (SUNSS).
- Review the online application instructions (coming soon).
- Complete the online application.
- Upload IRS Form W-9 and other required attachments (if applicable).