The out of pocket expense for purchasing a handicapped van, that includes both buying the vehicle and the adaptive equipment, is costly. To help with the expense of purchasing a new or used handicap van it is important to explore all funding options available. Keep in mind that there are a number of organizations that if you qualify, can help to provide financial assistance for the adaptive equipment/modifications. Here is a list of some groups that get involved:

• 1. Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies (by state)
  
  
• 2. Veterans Administration Agency - U.S. military veterans may by eligible for financial assistance through their benefits when equipping a vehicle with adaptive equipment.
  
  
• 3. Many manufacturers have rebate or reimbursement plans for modified vehicles:
  
  • -GM Mobility Reimbursement program
    
  • -Toyota Mobility Assistance Program
    
  • -Ford Mobility Program
    
  • -Honda Mobility Program
    
  • -Daimler Chrysler Program
    
    
    
• 4. Medicaid
  
  
• 5. Knights of Columbus
  
  
• 6. Insurance Companies
  
  
• 7. Independent Living Centers

I got this from the adaptedvan.com website