Gateway Chapter grants are only available to our catchment area (Missouri, Kansas City area and Southern Illinois) Gateway Chapter member veterans.
Non-service connected members, after exhausting any eligible modifications through the VA, may receive funding to obtain and have hand controls installed up to $3,500. Members must obtain two bids/quotes from reputable sources to obtain and have the necessary equipment installed for hand controls to drive the vehicle. The bids will be presented at an upcoming Gateway Board of Directors meeting for approval. Members must also have proof of completed hand control training. Gateway will pay the vendors directly after the work is successfully completed. Be sure to NOT have the work done prior to the Board approval, members will not be reimbursed after the fact.
Once a Gateway membership grant has been approved, the approved grant amount must be completed within twelve (12) months. If a member has not requested vendor payment within those 12 months, a new bid must be submitted to the Board for a new approval.
An application form for the Hand Control Grant can be found here