Personal Car Grants
- Don't assume you can't afford a safe and reliable vehicle.car image by sasha from Fotolia.com
If you are in need of a vehicle to get to and from work or school but have very limited funds to afford one, there still are resources available to help you acquire your own safe and reliable automobile. Here are some grants and options that can make purchasing a car more affordable. - Opportunity Cars allows individuals to donate their automobiles, which, in turn, are supplied for a small fee, or in some cases free, to those who might need a vehicle. For free cars available near your location, go to opportunitycars.com to insert your zip code and location and use the search engine to see if there are any donated vehicles available in your area.
- Good News Garage is a program provided by Lutheran Social Services. The program grants an automatic discount of about $1,500 to $2,000 to assist you in purchasing used vehicles that Good News Garage repairs and that would be priced on the market for about $2,500 to $3,500. The program guarantees the vehicles in stock can last from 12 to 18 months with reasonable maintenance.
- Grants.gov has a wide range of grant listings for eligible applicants. Grants for education, medical grants or living expenses that ultimately can be used to purchase a much-needed vehicle to commute to work or school. You might be surprised at how many grants are available for your exact eligibility. There is even a grant that can be used to pay for gas if you meet the low-income requirements. Search through the database to see what fits your needs.
- Many states offer rebates to people who purchase hybrid cars. The rebate can range anywhere from $500 to $6,000 or up to 25 percent of the total worth of the vehicle. Other states give special privileges to drivers of hybrid cars. Go to your state attorney general's website to find out what incentives your state offers for hybrid vehicle ownership.
