New Technology Implementation Grants (NTIG)

The New Technology Implementation Grants (NTIG) program is administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) through the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP). The program was created to support the implementation of innovative technologies that reduce emissions from stationary sources and related industrial operations in Texas. The program is authorized under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 391 and is funded through TERP revenues generated by legislatively authorized fees and surcharges. TCEQ periodically releases Requests for Grant Applications (RFGAs) that establish the detailed criteria, timelines, and scoring procedures for each funding cycle. The current notice indicates that applications are expected to open in May 2026, subject to change. The primary purpose of the NTIG program is to offset the incremental cost of projects that reduce emissions of regulated pollutants from facilities and other stationary sources located in Texas. Eligible activities include projects involving new technologies that reduce emissions regulated under the federal Clean Air Act or by TCEQ. The program also supports projects related to upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operations, including production, gathering, storage, processing, transmission, and refining activities. Examples include replacing or retrofitting stationary compressor engines, implementing systems that reduce flaring or gas loss, and installing technologies that reduce site emissions. In addition, the program supports electricity storage projects connected to renewable energy systems, such as lithium-ion batteries, compressed-air storage, pumped hydropower, sodium-sulfur batteries, and flywheel energy storage systems. Eligible applicants include individuals, corporations, state and local governments, and other legal entities operating in Texas. Applicants must certify compliance with all applicable Texas laws and demonstrate the capability to successfully implement and maintain the proposed technology. The program requires applicants to provide substantial implementation plans showing how the project will maximize the likelihood of deployment in Texas as soon as practicable. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain the grant-funded technology for at least five years following implementation. Additional required materials may include articles of incorporation, authorization documents, proof of insurance, resumes of key personnel, subcontracting plans, budgets, project schedules, and supporting technical documentation. The NTIG program reimburses up to 50 percent of eligible project implementation costs. Grant funds may be used for the incremental costs associated with purchasing, leasing, installing, operating, and maintaining emissions-reducing technologies. Reimbursement is provided after eligible expenses are incurred and documented by the grant recipient. Recipients must submit reimbursement requests supported by invoices, receipts, purchase orders, canceled checks, and any required insurance documentation. TCEQ reviews all reimbursement requests to ensure compliance with Texas Grant Management Standards and contract requirements. The program also requires quarterly implementation reports, final project reports, and annual activity reports for at least five years after project completion. Applications are evaluated competitively using criteria described in the RFGA. TCEQ reviews applications for completeness and eligibility before conducting technical and programmatic evaluations. Evaluation criteria include the projected reduction of regulated pollutants, cost-effectiveness, project maturity, implementation readiness, environmental benefits, project timeline, funding leverage, and the qualifications of the project team. TCEQ may also consider the uniqueness of the proposed technology and its long-term environmental benefits. Projects involving testing or validation of technologies may be required to include detailed testing protocols covering emissions measurement, durability testing, and final reporting procedures suitable for EPA review. The application process requires applicants to review eligibility requirements, prepare a proposal based on project-specific instructions, collect all required forms and supporting documentation, and submit materials either electronically through the TCEQ secure upload portal or by mail. Required forms include the Project Application Form TCEQ-20686, IRS Form W-9, and any applicable waiver forms. TCEQ provides separate proposal instructions for stationary source projects, oil and gas projects, and electricity storage projects. The agency expects to release updated application documents and forms when the next funding round officially opens. Interested parties may join the TERP email list to receive updates regarding application deadlines, program changes, and funding announcements. Questions regarding the NTIG program may be directed to the TCEQ Air Grants Division by email at TERP@tceq.texas.gov or by phone at 800-919-8377. Applications may be submitted electronically through the TCEQ secure submission portal or mailed to the TCEQ Air Grants Division in Austin, Texas. Because the program operates on periodic competitive funding cycles, the NTIG opportunity is considered recurring and applicants are encouraged to monitor the TERP website regularly for updated RFGA documents, application instructions, and future funding announcements.

Demonstrate strong emissions reduction potential cost-effectiveness project maturity and implementation readiness. Include a detailed implementation plan and clearly document the ability to operate and maintain the technology for at least five years.