This program is currently closed.
Purchase and fit a Ford Transit to serve as a disaster response vehicle
Grant Deadline: Closed.
From the Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services
The Ford Disaster Relief Mobility Challenge helps communities respond to natural disasters. Departments receiving an award from the Ford Disaster Relief Vehicle Grant receive funds to purchase and customize a Ford Transit to help your agency respond to natural disasters.
What this grant does for your agency
The Ford Transit offers the flexibility to fit any business by offering a cargo van or passenger wagon plus your choice of three roof heights, three lengths and two wheelbases. Also available is the choice of three engines along with a seemingly endless list of upfitting options.
Agencies awarded the Ford Disaster Relief Vehicle Grant Program receive funds to purchase and outfit a Ford Transit for disaster response.
3 grants of $70,000 will be awarded.
Grant Eligibility
For full eligibility details, see the Grant Guidelines:
- Non-Profit, City, County, or Town Government
- Nationwide
- The vehicles must be used to respond to natural disasters; defined as any event that is caused by nature and causes great damage such as a flood, earthquake or fire.
About The Ford Fund
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Grant Deadline
This program is currently closed.