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Apply to become a Keys to Progress recipient
The Keys to Progress veteran vehicle giveaway program provides support to those in need in the following areas:
Personal transportation support:
Our hope is to offer a little relief and improve the lives of military men and women facing tough personal circumstances for which a vehicle may help—from finding employment or transporting children to and from school to getting to medical appointments or visiting loved ones.
Application for personal transportation needs will be accepted from 8:00 AM (local standard time) on Monday, April 1, 2024 to 11:59 PM (local standard time) on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. If you want to request an application, send an email to: KeysToProgress@progressive.com.
To be eligible to enter, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria at the time their application is submitted:
Fall into one (1) of the following categories and provide the listed supporting documentation:
Military veteran
Form DD214
Active-duty E-4 or lower
Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) showing pay grade
Spouse of an Active-duty E-4 or lower military member who is overseas
LES showing pay grade and valid marriage certificate
Gold Star status
Form DD1300 or DIC eligibility letter
Household annual income must be below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines table issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. See Poverty Guidelines (click "Chart Showing different multiples of poverty guidelines..." under "Files").
Have a clean driving record—no major infractions in the past seven years
"Major infractions" may include, but are not limited to, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances, driving with a suspended, revoked, or invalid license, and reckless driving.
Does not own a vehicle or is able to demonstrate an existing hardship with current vehicle
Be able to provide their most recent federal income tax filing or current benefit statement
Be able to pass a background check of entire adult life span, which will include, but is not limited to, any criminal activity
Be at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in your state of residence (which is nineteen [19] for residents of Alabama and Nebraska)
Be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia)
May not be any of the following:
A previous recipient of a vehicle through the Keys to Progress veteran vehicle giveaway program
A current employee of Progressive Casualty Insurance Company or any of its affiliate companies
A household member or immediate family member (e.g., spouse or dependent child, regardless of where they reside) of a Progressive employee
An employee of any Keys to Progress affiliate
Please note: The recipient must have a valid driver’s license and obtain and maintain legally required insurance coverage prior to receiving a vehicle. Recipients are responsible for applicable taxes and fees. Proof of such documentation may be requested.
Commercial vehicle needs:
Vehicles also are available to help veteran-focused organizations and nonprofits and veteran-owned small businesses.
Application for commercial vehicle needs will be accepted from 8:00 AM (local standard time) on Monday, April 1, 2024 to 11:59 PM (local standard time) on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. If you want to request an application, send an email to: KeysToProgress@progressive.com.
To be eligible to enter, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria at the time their application is submitted:
Hold a leadership position within the eligible organization (President, Founder, CEO, CFO, COO, or any other similar title) and have the authority to provide the information and submit this application on behalf of the organization identified.
Fall into one (1) of the following categories and provide the listed supporting documentation:
Military veteran
Form DD214
Active-duty E-4 or lower
Military ID card showing rank
Spouse of an Active-duty E-4 or lower military member who is overseas
Military ID card showing rank and marriage certificate
Gold Star status
Form DD1300 or DIC eligibility letter
Have a clean driving and/or DOT record—no major infractions in the past seven years
"Major infractions" may include, but are not limited to, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances, driving with a suspended, revoked, or invalid license, and reckless driving.
If applicable, USDOT record should have no more than two Out-of-Service (OOS) violations in the prior 24 months
Be able to pass a background check of entire adult life span, which will include, but is not limited to, any criminal activity
Be at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in your state of residence (which is nineteen [19] for residents of Alabama and Nebraska)
Be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia)
May not be any of the following:
A previous recipient of a vehicle through the Keys to Progress veteran vehicle giveaway program
A current employee of Progressive Casualty Insurance Company or any of its affiliate companies
A household member or immediate family member (e.g., spouse or dependent child, regardless of where they reside) of a Progressive employee
An employee of any Keys to Progress affiliate
Be able to provide their Business Income Tax filing, or Form 990 for nonprofits, for the current year
Does not currently own a commercial vehicle, is able to demonstrate a hardship with current vehicle, or demonstrate a positive business impact from fleet addition
Please note: The recipient must have a valid driver’s license and obtain and maintain legally required insurance coverage prior to receiving a vehicle. Recipients are responsible for applicable taxes and fees. Proof of such documentation may be requested.
Class 8 truck operator giveaway:
Since 2022, a Class 8 semitruck also is gifted to one program recipient annually, typically in the fall of each year to help them start or expand their own truck operation.
Applications for the Class 8 truck operator giveaway will be accepted from 8:00 AM (local standard time) on Monday, March 4, 2024 to 11:59 PM (local standard time) on Monday, July 1, 2024. If you want to request an application, send an email to: KeysToProgress@progressive.com.
To be eligible to enter, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria at the time their application is submitted:
Hold a leadership position within the eligible organization (President, Founder, CEO, CFO, COO, or any other similar title) and have the authority to provide the information and submit this application on behalf of the organization identified
Fall into one (1) of the following categories and provide the listed supporting documentation:
Military veteran
Form DD214
Active-duty E-4 or lower
Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) showing pay grade
Spouse of an Active-duty E-4 or lower military member who is overseas
LES showing pay grade and valid marriage certificate
Gold Star status
Form DD1300 or DIC eligibility letter
Have a valid Class C commercial driver's license
Have a clean driving and/or DOT record—no major infractions in the past seven years
"Major infractions" may include, but are not limited to, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances, driving with a suspended, revoked, or invalid license, and reckless driving.
If applicable, USDOT record should have no more than two Out-of-Service (OOS) violations in the prior 24 months
Be able to pass a background check of entire adult life span, which will include, but is not limited to, any criminal activity
Be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia)
Be at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in your state of residence (which is nineteen [19] for residents of Alabama and Nebraska)
May not be any of the following:
A previous recipient of a vehicle through the Keys to Progress veteran vehicle giveaway program
A current employee of Progressive Casualty Insurance Company or any of its affiliate companies
A household member or immediate family member (e.g., spouse or dependent child, regardless of where they reside) of a Progressive employee
An employee of any Keys to Progress affiliate
Be able to provide their Business Income Tax filing, or Form 990 for nonprofits, for the current year
Does not currently own a commercial vehicle, is able to demonstrate a hardship with current vehicle, or demonstrate a positive business impact from fleet addition
Please note: The recipient must have a valid driver’s license and obtain and maintain legally required insurance coverage prior to receiving a vehicle. Recipients are responsible for applicable taxes and fees. Proof of such documentation may be requested.
Please note: Recipients are responsible for applicable taxes and fees. If you're interested in being a vehicle recipient in this program, you need to apply through a nonprofit organization (e.g., a charity or military association like a VFW post, etc.) and meet applicable criteria above. For additional information on eligibility, please see FAQs.
Learn more about our program affiliates
We work with military and charity organizations to find veterans in need of a vehicle and purchase recent-model used vehicles from Enterprise Rent-A-Car for donation. We also work closely with these organizations to administer this program every year:
How do I know if I’m eligible to receive a vehicle and how do I apply?
You must meet the outlined criteria as noted in the application and on the website, and apply through a nonprofit organization [e.g., charity or military association like a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post, etc.].
How do I apply?
Recipient sponsors (e.g., nonprofit or veteran organization) need to request applications on behalf of those interested in the program. Applications can be requested by sending an email toKeysToProgress@progressive.com.
Are Progressive employees or employees of program affiliates eligible for this program?
Current regular (full-time and part-time) employees, temps, or contractors are ineligible for the program. In addition, household and immediate family members of Progressive employees and employees of Progressive Keys to Progress program affiliates are also ineligible.
Where do I send my completed application and supporting documentation?
We work with veteran-friendly nonprofit organizations to help us identify the recipients based on the above-mentioned criteria. All program recipients who are selected to receive a vehicle will be notified by September in each program year.
Where and when do events take place?
Vehicle giveaways primarily take place at various Progressive offices and Enterprise Rent-A-Car locations across the United States. Recipients are expected to live in or near event locations or arrange travel to them. The Keys to Progress veteran vehicle giveaway program distributes vehicles once a year, typically in November.
How many cars do you give away annually?
On average, we gift 50 – 100 cars a year at various Progressive and Enterprise Rent-A-Car locations across the United States.
Why do you focus on veterans for vehicle donations?
Veterans are special people. They served our country, so we're doing what we can to pay them back for their service.
I’m a veteran in need of a vehicle. Are there other programs out there like this?
One of the organizations we team up with for the Keys to Progress program is 1-800-Charity Cars. This organization works with veterans in need all year long. You can learn more at 1-800-Charity Cars or by giving them a call at 1-800-CHARITY (1-800-242-7489).
Progressive employs many veterans who have served our country or who continue to do so as reservists. We proudly support our veteran employees with military-specific offerings. Visit Our Careers to learn about available positions for which you can apply.
