Vehicle Assistance Program
How can it help?
The Vehicle Assistance Program will provide a vehicle assistance grant directly to the licensed mechanic up to $500 to residents of LC living at or below 200% of poverty. This is a limited assistance program with priority funding given to those who are participating in one of ACE’s workforce initiatives Manufacturing or Job Placement programs. Please email jzang@acenepa.org for more information on how to sign up to one of these Workforce Initiative Programs.
WHAT DO I NEED TO QUALIFY FOR THE PROGRAM?
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Eligible applicants must reside within the Lackawanna County
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Provide proof of household income
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two recent pay stubs
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Verification that the applicant works a minimum of 21 hours/per week, or a formal offer letter from a future employer documenting the expected hourly wage
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Estimate from a certified mechanic
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Photo ID
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Applications will be accepted beginning November 2, 2020
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Up to $500 per vehicle will be provided by ACE of NEPA directly to the servicing garage
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One applicant per household, per year
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This program will run until funding is depleted.
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An applicant’s household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines as noted above.
For assistance with applications call (570) 558-8806