TRANSPORTATION FUNDS

Flexible funding for Lane County families with young children

Thanks to a generous grant from PacificSource Community Solutions, the Early Childhood Hub of Lane County is distributing $200,000 in flexible transportation funding to families for non-medical transportation needs.

Request for funds

Please note: due to the high volume of submissions we’ve received, we are no longer accepting funding requests at this time. We hope to reopen the transportation fund process within the next few months.

Families across Lane County can now access free flexible transportation funds, thanks to a new initiative coordinated by the Early Childhood Hub of Lane County, supported by the United Way of Lane County, and funded by PacificSource! The goal of this initiative is to provide funds to families who are in need of non-medical transportation support. Funding is available through 2026, or when funds are depleted.

Interested families can submit an interest form online below. All funding is being distributed via physical gift cards*. A list of approved expenses are listed below: *Limit to two (2) gift cards/per request. Total award per family can not exceed $500.

Acceptable Uses for Funding:

  • Gas

  • Bus pass

  • Car seats/booster seats

Only families living in Lane County with children ages 0-18 qualify for this funding, and the total award granted per family cannot exceed $500. Please anticipate that it will take up to 3-4 weeks after submitting an approved request to receive funds. Funding may not be used for medical-related travel (to and from appointments) or for car insurance.

Questions? Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions here. With additional questions, please reach out to bkramer@unitedwaylane.org.

  • Car repair

  • New tires

  • Bikes/bike needs