by National Organization for Vehicle Accessibility
NOVA is a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent people with disabilities from achieving transportation independence. Since its founding, NOVA has helped thousands of individuals partially fund adaptive vehicle modifications they could not otherwise afford.
Grant cycles open the first month of each quarter, and eligible individuals apply entirely online. Awards cover up to 25% of adaptive equipment costs, with a maximum of $5,000 per cycle. NOVA weighs household income, total modification cost, and other funding already accessed when evaluating applications. Eligible equipment includes ramps, lifts, hand controls, and vehicle-access modifications; wheelchairs, scooters, and home modifications are not covered.
Individuals with permanent mobility disabilities who demonstrate financial need and require vehicle modifications—such as hand controls, wheelchair ramps, or powered lifts—to maintain transportation access and community independence.
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