Grants for Drayage Trucks and Cargo Handling Equipment
The Seaport and Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction Program (SPRY) provides grants for upgrading or replacing older drayage trucks and container handling equipment. See below for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accepting Applications Soon
We expect to begin accepting applications in August 2026—subject to change.
This is a first-come, first-served grant program based on criteria described in the Request for Grant Applications (RFGA).
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
Individuals, corporations, organizations, governments, government agencies, and any other legal entity. May include a corporation headquartered outside of Texas that operates eligible equipment in Texas.
Eligible projects
Replacement or repower of drayage trucks and cargo handling equipment.
- New vehicles and equipment must emit nitrogen oxides (NOX) at a rate that is at least 25% less than the vehicles or equipment being replaced.
- Applicants must have owned or leased eligible vehicles and equipment for at least the two years preceding the signature date on the application.
Eligible areas
- List of Eligible Seaports and Rail Yards
- Current vehicle or equipment must have operated in an eligible seaport or rail yard for at least 200 days per year for the past two years.
- New or repowered vehicle or equipment must operate in an eligible seaport or rail yard for at least 200 days per year.
- If your facility is not listed, see the map of Eligible Counties for Locations of Seaports and Rail Yards. If you believe your vehicle or equipment is eligible, please contact us at 800-919-TERP (8377).
- Map of Eligible Counties for Usage
- For new or repowered vehicle or equipment, 50% or 80% of the annual and total use must occur in counties listed in an eligible county for usage.
Review documents to ensure eligibility
Documents below are for reference only. We will provide updated documents when we begin accepting applications.
Step 2 Estimate your maximum grant amount
Grant recipients may be eligible for up to 80% of the eligible costs associated with the purchase, lease, or repower of the vehicle or equipment.
If you don’t see your equipment type listed, please contact us at 800-919-TERP (8377).
Use the grant tables below to estimate your grant amount:
Tables below are for reference only. We will provide updated information when we begin accepting applications.
Non-Road Equipment Grant Tables
- Container Handling Equipment
- Crawler Tractors
- Excavators
- Forklifts
- Graders
- Rough Terrain Forklifts
- Rubber Tire Loaders
- Skid Steer Loaders
- Tractor Backhoe Loaders
- Yard Trucks
On-Road Vehicles Grant Tables
Step 3 Collect documents and fill out forms
TCEQ forms below are for reference only. We will provide updated documents when we begin accepting applications.
- IRS Form W-9
- Supplemental Form: Waiver Request (TCEQ-21039)
Step 4 Submit your application
Applications must be completed and submitted electronically through TERP Online SUNSS.
- Review the online application instructions (coming soon).
- Complete the online application.
- Upload IRS Form W-9 and other required attachments (if applicable).