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Seaport and Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction Program (SPRY)

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (Texas Emissions Reduction Plan)Closes Mar 12, 2027(143 days left)

Summary

Owners of older drayage trucks and cargo-handling equipment at Texas seaports and rail yards can get grants of up to 80% of the cost to replace or repower with cleaner equipment; first-come, first-served through March 12, 2027.

About this grant

First-come, first-served grants to replace or repower older drayage trucks and cargo handling equipment operating at eligible Texas seaports and rail yards; new equipment must emit at least 25% less NOx. Grants may cover up to 80% of eligible purchase, lease or repower costs. TCEQ is accepting applications through 5 p.m. CT, March 12, 2027, while funds remain.

Who can apply

  • For-profit companies
  • Small businesses
  • Individuals
  • State and local governments
  • Other applicants (see eligibility)

Individuals, corporations, organizations, governments and any other legal entity (including out-of-state corporations operating eligible equipment in Texas)

Must have owned or leased the eligible vehicles or equipment for at least two years

Current equipment must have operated at an eligible seaport or rail yard at least 200 days per year for the past two years

At least 50% of new equipment's annual usage must occur in eligible counties

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Transportation
  • Environment
  • Energy

Money can be used for

  • Vehicle replacement
  • Equipment
  • Emissions reduction

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