Overview of available grants in 2026
With the removal of CPF funding for the car licence, many candidates are asking about funding. Good news: there are numerous alternatives, some even more advantageous than the CPF. Here is a comprehensive guide to the schemes available in 2026.
1. The €1-a-day licence loan
This interest-free (or subsidised rate) loan is offered by State-partner banks for young people aged 15 to 25. It allows you to fund up to €1,200 in training costs, repayable over 24 to 36 months. No income conditions, but a guarantor is required. Participating banks include Crédit Agricole, Caisse d'Épargne and BNP Paribas.
2. Regional Council grants
Regions are the first scheme to consult. In 2026, virtually every French region has a specific grant for the car licence. Examples: Île-de-France offers up to €600 for under-26s seeking employment; Nouvelle-Aquitaine provides up to €1,000; Occitanie, Brittany and Hauts-de-France also have active schemes. Check your regional council's website or your local employment centre.
3. France Travail (ex Pôle Emploi)
For job seekers, the driving licence can be funded as a training action if your advisor validates it as necessary for your return to employment. Funding can cover up to 100% of costs depending on your situation. Raise it at your next meeting with your advisor.
4. CAF (Family Allowance Fund)
Some CAF offices offer grants for the driving licence as part of integration or mobility assistance schemes. These grants vary by department. Ask your local CAF directly or via your social worker.
5. Action Logement (Mobili-Pass)
For private sector employees, the Mobili-Pass grant can fund the licence if you are relocating for professional reasons or if your job requires mobility. Amount: up to €1,500. Apply via your HR department or directly on the Action Logement website.
6. Mission Locale mobility grant
Mission Locales (for 16-25 year-olds) offer mobility grants that can include partial or full funding for the driving licence. These grants are subject to conditions and vary by Mission Locale in your area.
7. ESF+ and European funds
In some areas, schemes co-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF+) allow the driving licence to be funded as part of an integration pathway. Ask your departmental council or Mission Locale.
Summary of 2026 grants
€1/day loan: 15-25, up to €1,200, interest-free loan. Regional Council: varies by region and conditions, €300 to €1,200, often means-tested. France Travail: job seekers, up to 100%, if necessary for return to employment. CAF: varies by department, variable, integration conditions. Action Logement: private sector employees, up to €1,500, professional mobility. Mission Locale: 16-25, variable, integration pathway.
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Your questions on this topic
How to fund your licence without CPF in 2026?
Without CPF, use the 1 euro per day licence (up to 1,200 euros zero-rate loan), France Travail aid (1,200 euros for jobseekers), regional aid (200 to 500 euros), apprentice aid (500 euros) and social micro-credit (up to 5,000 euros). Schemes can stack. Tip: aim to cover 70 to 100 percent of the cost by combining 2 or 3 schemes matching your profile.
What aid for under-25s outside CPF in 2026?
For ages 15-25, the 1 euro per day licence is the flagship aid outside CPF: 600 to 1,200 euros zero-rate loan repaid at 30 euros per month. Combinable with regional youth grants (200 to 500 euros) and apprentice aid (500 euros). Tip: check eligibility on securite-routiere.gouv.fr before applying at a partner bank.
Can social micro-credit fund a licence?
Yes, social micro-credit funds up to 5,000 euros for the licence for people excluded from standard bank credit. Interest rate of 1.5 to 4 percent, repayment over 12 to 60 months. Apply through a CCAS, a Mission Locale or a charity like Adie. Tip: prepare a detailed budget and proof that the licence serves a professional project.
How to combine regional and national aid in 2026?
Regional aid (200 to 500 euros) combines with the 1 euro per day licence, France Travail aid (1,200 euros) and apprentice aid (500 euros) with no global cap. Only constraint: not exceeding the real licence cost. Tip: start with named aid (1 euro licence, apprentices) then top up with regional aid to optimise total funding.
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