Apply for a free car with Free Car Foundation
Start with our own program, then add the others below. Our application is free, takes about 5 minutes and never asks for your Social Security number or bank details.
Other national programs
1-800-Charity Cars (Free Charity Cars)
Working poor families, domestic violence survivors, veterans and military families, people with medical needs, disaster victims and transitional shelter residents.
Cars 4 Heroes
Veterans, active-duty military members, first responders and their families — and in some cases civilians in need.
NABC Recycled Rides
Families and individuals nominated by a local nonprofit — often veterans, single parents and people overcoming hardship.
Wheels from the Heart
Families in need of reliable transportation.
Salvation Army Vehicle Assistance
Mainly domestic violence survivors, families in serious financial crisis and people experiencing homelessness.
Working Cars for Working Families
Anyone looking for a nonprofit car-ownership program near them.
Ways to Work Car Loans
Working parents with low income or poor credit who need a car for work.
Regional and state programs
Vehicles for Change
Low-income working families referred by a partner agency, who need a car to keep or get a job.
Good News Garage
Low-income working adults who need reliable transportation to get to work, often through state welfare-to-work programs.
Clean Cars 4 All (California)
Income-qualified California residents who retire an older, higher-polluting car.
Driving Clean Assistance Program (California)
Income-qualified Californians buying a clean vehicle.
Wheels of Success
Working individuals and families in the Tampa Bay area who need a car to stay employed.
How to choose
- Apply to every program you qualify for — there is no penalty for applying to several
- Local programs usually move faster than national ones
- Veterans should start with veteran programs and the VA
- If you already own a car, repair help may be the faster fix