Van GO: Surplus Vehicle Grant Program

Due to the success of our previous Van GO grant cycle and a shortage of available surplus vans, there is no currently scheduled date for the next grant cycle. Please fill out the interest form below if you would like to be updated about the next grant cycle. 

 

What is Van GO?

Van GO is our opportunity to give back to the organizations that serve our communities every day. Through Community Transit’s Van GO program, our vehicles that are earmarked for surplus auction are instead granted to nonprofit organizations. Through Van GO, our retired vans are used to help provide vital services and transportation to the people in our communities who need it most. Since 2000, Community Transit has granted 158 vehicles to non-profit organizations in Snohomish County to provide transportation services to residents. Usually, retired Community Transit vans sold at auction net a few thousand dollars each for the agency. By granting some of these surplus vehicles to these nonprofits, they can continue to provide many times that value in transportation services.

How are vans awarded?

We recognize the important work every nonprofit in our community provides. We try to make our grant process fair and equitable and work to ensure that vans are awarded where they can have the greatest impact. Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback about the applications process. The selection includes a review and evaluation process using the weighted criteria shown below. Additionally, geographic equity, diversity in population groups served, and whether an agency has received a grant vehicle previously will be factored into final decisions.

Which organizations are eligible to apply?

All nonprofit organizations and agencies with 501(c)3 status who primarily serve residents of the Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA) are eligible. 

The PTBA serves all incorporated cities and towns in Snohomish County with the exception of the City of Everett. The PTBA also includes the Tulalip Reservation and portions of unincorporated Snohomish County. 

Vehicle must be used for transportation-related purposes for citizens who live within Community Transit’s public transportation benefit area. 

Please note: Only one vehicle will be awarded per organization in an 18-month time frame.

How does my organization apply?

There are currently no grants available at this time. Please check back for updates.