The program awards grants to students entering the collision repair industry, helping remove financial barriers with essential tools
Charlotte, N.C.—Aspiring collision repair technicians in North and South Carolina now have the chance to jump-start their careers with essential tools, thanks to the Carolinas Collision Association’s (CCA) 2026 Tool Grant Program.
The program awards $2,000 grants to students entering the collision repair industry, helping remove financial barriers and give them a strong start in a growing field.
In 2025, the Tool Grant Program provided eight recipients with $2,000 each in tools. The 2026 program is open now, with applications accepted through Feb. 28, and recipients announced on April 1.
Applicants must be sponsored by a collision repair school that is a current member of the Carolinas Collision Association. Schools can join at no cost by visiting www.carolinascollisionassociation.com. Completed applications should be submitted via email to toolgrant@carolinascollisionassociation.com or mailed to:
Carolinas Collision Association
Attn: Tool Grant
1235 East Blvd, Suite E Unit 5152
Charlotte, NC 28203
For more information about the Tool Grant Program or to request an application, contact toolgrant@carolinascollisionassociation.com.
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