Providing equal access to all young drivers for quality drivers education training.
Rooted in the Foundation’s charitable purpose of shaping the future of car culture while celebrating our automotive past, the Hagerty Drivers Foundation will provide grants in 2026 to students seeking formal training through an accredited drivers training program. Through this License to the Future program, the Foundation provides grants up to $500 to young drivers between the ages of 14 and 18- years-old who plan to complete their Drivers Education within 90 days of their application.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, young drivers 16 to 19 are at a greater risk of motor vehicle crashes than any other age group. A quality driver training class can help, but courses can be expensive these days – between $200 and $400 in many states.
During open application windows, an application button will be visible on this page. That button will take you to an external platform to complete a simple online questionnaire about why you are excited to drive! (Note – if the grant application window is closed there will be a message posted and there will not be a way to access the application link).
Applications are accepted from all 50 states and Canada and the program is open to young drivers between the ages of 14 and 18- years-old who plan to complete their Drivers Education within 90 days of their application. The License to the Future Grants will cover up to $500 of an accredited driver’s education program tuition.
Grant applications are awarded based on the quality of the application, funding permitted. Due to the program’s popularity, demand for the grants outpaces supply. Spots are highly limited, so be sure to get your applications in early on the opening dates.
If your application is approved, you will receive a "Student Accepted Form" via email that must be completed in order for us to send your grant. The Student Accepted Form has a deadline of 2 weeks. If this deadline is missed, your grant will be forfeited.
Grants are awarded directly to the Drivers Education school and cannot be sent to an individual.
Grants cannot be used to reimburse students or parents who have already paid for driving school tuition.
See dates below for application opening dates.
Due to a large influx of applicants, the application may be slow to load. Please wait a few minutes and reload the page if you have difficulty accessing the application during open application dates.
2026 Applications are accepted on the following dates for a 24-hour period each quarter, funding permitted. See dates below for application windows.
Q1: Wed., February 25th 12:00 PM (noon) EST (11:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM MST / 9:00 AM PST)
Q2: Wed., April 15th 12:00 PM (noon) EDT (11:00 AM CDT / 10:00 AM MDT / 9:00 AM PDT)
Q3: Wed., July 15th 12:00 PM (noon) EDT (11:00 AM CDT / 10:00 AM MDT / 9:00 AM PDT)
Q4: Wed., October 14th 12:00 PM (noon) EDT (11:00 AM CDT / 10:00 AM MDT / 9:00 AM PDT)
Note: Due to the popularity of the program and limited funding, the application will only be open for 24 hours. Spots are highly limited, so be sure to get your applications in early on opening dates. Please allow up to two months from your application date as we review applications. All applicants will be notified via email by the end of each quarter.
To apply, go to www.driversfoundation.org, and click on the “Educational Grants and Scholarships” tab and navigate to our “License to the Future” page. During an open application window, click the “Apply for a Grant” button found on the page. You will be directed to an external website to complete your application. The application will ask a number of simple questions to assess your desire and need for driver’s education and your eligibility. The process is straightforward and can be completed in under an hour. Please note, the completion of the application does not guarantee that you will be awarded a grant.
Students ages 14-18 in the U.S. and Canada are eligible to apply.
Students are selected for the grant based on the quality of their application, and availability of budget. Grants are awarded on an ongoing basis throughout the application window.
The timeline to receive a grant varies based on available budget, but the sooner an applicant completes their application and student accepted form, the sooner their grant can be completed. Provided you complete your application and return the student accepted form promptly, the process generally takes approximately 3 weeks until the check is mailed to the driving school.
License to the Future is active throughout 2026, but applications are only accepted during open application windows. See the “Important Dates” section for more information.
If you are approved for a grant based on your application, you will receive a “Student Accepted Form” via email from premiersupport@foundationsource.com. You must complete this form with the information of your chosen accredited driving school and return it before the 2-week deadline. The grant will be sent directly to your chosen driving school in the form of a check. If you do not complete and return your Student Accepted Form before the 2-week deadline, your application will be declined.
Grants can be sent to any accredited drivers education school. We recommend searching for a driving school in your area online or asking your school counselor. Driving school accreditation varies by state but are usually approved by your state or Department of Motor Vehicles.
You may choose any accredited driving school in the U.S. or Canada. Generally, driving schools are accredited by the state you live in or the Department of Motor Vehicles.
No, we legally cannot reimburse a student or parent who has already paid for the driving school. For this reason, we do not recommend paying for the course until you have spoken with your driving school and informed them of the grant.
No, this grant does not have to be repaid.
Yes, you may reapply if your grant was not approved, but your application will be moved to the back of the line. Please ensure that you complete the grant application fully and if approved, send your “Student Accepted Form” back in a timely manner.
If you need help with your License to the Future application, you can email driversfoundation@hagerty.com or call us at (231) 464-7029
If you submitted an application but did not receive an email on the status by the end of the quarter, please check your spam folder. All communications are sent from premiersupport@foundationsource.com. Please ensure you provide us with the correct email address, as we cannot reach you if it is incorrect.
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