Surplus Van Grant

The Surplus Van Grant Program provides retired Link Transit vans to eligible nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Chelan and Douglas counties. The program is designed to address transportation gaps for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and other underserved community members.

Eligibility

All non-profit organizations and agencies with 501(c)3 status, and organizations that provide services for senior citizens, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, who primarily serve residents of the Chelan-Douglas Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA), are eligible. The PTBA serves all incorporated cities and towns in Chelan County as well as Douglas County with some exceptions in Douglas County. Questions about eligibility, limits of the PTBA and other questions about the program should be directed to: Rideshare Coordinator, (509) 679-7002.

Other Rules & Requirements

• Vehicles must be used for transportation-related purposes for citizens who live in Chelan and Douglas County.
• Only one vehicle will be awarded per agency/organization in an 18-month time frame. 
• If partnering with another agency, applicant must include clear designation of primary applicant who will be named as legal owner and or registered owner on vehicle title, if selected as a recipient.
• The applicant must certify they have the financial and management capacity to insure the granted vehicle, if selected as a recipient.
• Vehicles are awarded “as-is” with no warranty or obligation by Link Transit to perform any maintenance or vehicle upkeep.
• Applicant must certify they have the financial and management capacity to maintain vehicle in good working condition.
• Applicant must provide a copy of the IRS 501(c)3 non-profit certification letter.
• Successful applicants will be required to sign an agreement relating to the exchange of vehicles for transit-related services. The Agreement shall contain terms and conditions regarding the right of Link Transit to audit and monitor the use of the surplus vans as well as the right of Link Transit to repossess the vans if not being used for the stated purposes. Successful applicants will be required to report vehicle usage each quarter for the first year after receiving the vehicle.

Previous Grantees

The Surplus Van Grant program has allowed Link Transit to award several retired vehicles to local organizations that are making significant impact in our communities.

2025 Awards

• Brave Warriors NCW
• Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue
• Chelan Senior Center
• Purpose Boxing Club
• The Lake Chelan Valley Boys and Girls Club
• Garden Terrace
• Wenatchee Valley Devo Mountain Bike Team

2024 Awards

• CAFÉ: The Community for the Advancement of Family Education
• Chelan Teen Center DBA Thrive Chelan Valley
• Pinnacles Prep
• The Plain Pantry
• Wenatchee Rescue Mission