Get Help

If you're facing a transportation crisis, the Stranded Motorist Fund^® may be able to help with vehicle repairs or a donated car. Let's get you back on the road.

Who Qualifies for Help?

We serve individuals and families in our community who are experiencing transportation crises. Priority is given to the following populations:

Survivors of Domestic Violence

Human Trafficking Survivors

Single Parents

Veterans in Need

Vehicle-Housed Families

Working Poor

Not sure if you qualify? Apply anyway! Our team reviews every application individually. We're here to help, not judge.

Apply for Assistance

Our AI assistant will guide you through the application process step by step. It can decode your VIN, estimate repair costs, and answer questions along the way.

SMF Application Assistant

Currently serving El Paso County, Colorado only

Hi! I'm here to help you apply for vehicle repair assistance from the Stranded Motorist Fund. I'll guide you through the process step by step. Along the way, I can: • Decode your VIN to get vehicle details automatically • Give you rough repair cost estimates • Answer any questions you have One moment while I get started...

Prefer a traditional form? Use the standard application · Email us

How We Evaluate Applications

For transparency, here's what we consider when reviewing your application:

Vehicle Viability

Is the vehicle worth repairing given its age, condition, and projected lifespan?

Financial Contribution

Can the applicant contribute anything toward repairs, even a small amount?

Crisis Urgency

What immediate consequences occur without assistance (job loss, medical access, safety)?

Repair Scope

Are the needed repairs within program scope and current budget?

Resource Availability

Current funding levels and capacity to take on new cases.

What to Expect

Submit Your Application

Day 1

Complete the application form above or work with a partner agency caseworker. Our AI assistant can help!

Application Review

1-7 days

Our team reviews your application and may reach out for additional information. Emergency cases are prioritized.

Decision & Matching

7-14 days

If approved, we match you with a certified repair shop or a donated vehicle based on your needs and our availability.

Repair or Delivery

Varies

Drop off your vehicle at the assigned shop, or schedule pickup of your donated vehicle. We handle the rest!

Back on the Road

Goal!

Drive away in a safe, reliable vehicle. We may follow up to see how things are going.

Working with a Caseworker?

If you were referred by a partner agency, your caseworker can submit an application on your behalf through our Caseworker Portal.

Caseworker Login