The Keys to Progress veteran vehicle giveaway program provides support to those in need in the following areas:
Personal vehicle 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.
Applications for the personal transportation support giveaway will be accepted from 8:00 AM (local standard time) on Friday, April 3, 2026, to 11:59 PM (local standard time) on Friday, August 7, 2026. 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
- Military veteran
- 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 (7) 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 VA 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 and a review of public social media 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); excluding US Territories
- May not be any of the following:
- A previous recipient of a vehicle through the Keys to Progress veteran vehicle giveaway program in any capacity
- 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.
Need Help Navigating Your Next Steps?
A reliable vehicle can be the turning point for your personal life, but if you’re also trying to launch or grow a veteran-owned business, you don’t have to drive that road alone.
Whether you need help gathering your documentation for this application or want to leverage this new mobility into building a successful enterprise, the Los Angeles Veterans Business Outreach Center (LA VBOC) is here for you. We provide local veterans, active-duty members, and military spouses with the training, counseling, and mentorship needed to succeed.
Don’t wait—the deadline to request a vehicle application is August 7, 2026. Reach out to Progressive at KeysToProgress@progressive.com to get started, and then connect with the LA VBOC to ensure your career and business goals stay on the fast track.