Government Grants for the Disabled

Find government grants for the disabled nationwide to help pay for a handicap accessible van or other finance needs. Money can be found with patience and through researching all the various government programs, and we have compiled a list of the most well known Government grants programs to aid you in your search.

When paying for a handicap van, keep in mind that you can use government grant programs for the disabled as well as an unlimited amount of other funding resources such as disability grants, loans, fundraiser money, foundation endorsements, or any other payment method. We will work with your chosen foundations or any government grant program after they verify financial assistance to get you in the drivers seat!

Government Wheelchair Van Financing Resources

Fund your wheelchair van with these government grant programs provided by the United States nationwide as well as locally in your state.

Administration for Children & Families - New funding opportunities are displayed on this website on an ongoing basis

Grants.gov - The US government resource listing federal grants available

Worker's Compensation offers a reimbursement program for vans converted to be wheelchair accessible when the injury occurred on the job.

Medicaid: Sometimes provides assistance when it involves children and other special circumstances

Medicaid/Department of Human Services (DHS) - Children are screened often as part of the Early and Periodic, Screening, Diasnosis, and Treatement (EPSDT) program of Medicaid. Under the "rehabilitative services" people often receive handicap van or lift funding for the intention of obtaining their "best possible functional levels"

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) located within the state Department of Human Services - (per state) Aids in assistance to help you prepare for work, train for a job, find a job, or keep a job as early as high school. Services are prioritized according to the severity of the disability.

Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) - Check your state's
branch for grant availability

Division of Developmental Services (DDS) - Check your state's branch for grants

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Remember that you can use multiple sources of funding such as grants, loans, and other funding assistance, so if you are unable to find government grants for the disabled or need to acquire more money to help you pay for your wheelchair van and/or mobility needs, look over our mobility finance page for more grants and funding opportunities.