- Being a low-income family (typically defined as having a household income at or below a certain percentage of the median income in your area)
- Having a valid driver's license
- Not owning another vehicle
The amount of assistance that is available can also vary depending on the program, but it typically ranges from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. Some programs may also provide assistance with car repairs or insurance costs.
If you are interested in learning more about government grants for cars, you can contact your state or local government office or visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website.
Here are some additional resources that may be helpful:
- [NHTSA: Grants for Low-Income Families to Buy Cars](https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/low-income-families-buy-cars)
- [US Department of Health and Human Services: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/programs/tanf)
- [National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP): National Voter Registration Drive](https://www.naacp.org/voter-registration/)
- [National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO): Latino Vote](https://www.naleo.org/latino-vote/)
- [National Urban League: Civic Engagement](https://nul.org/programs/civic-engagement/)
- [National Indian Education Association (NIEA): Native Vote](https://www.niea.org/native-vote/)
- [Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF): Asian American and Pacific Islander Vote](https://www.aaldef.org/aapivotematter/)
- [United States Student Association (USSA): Campus Vote](https://www.unitedstatesstudents.org/campusvote/)