The Better Bike Share Partnership is seeking applications for its Mini Grant Program for Nonprofit community-based organizations, cities, or bike share operators.
Donor Name: Better Bike Share Partnership
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $2,500–$10,000
Details:
These grants are funded by the PeopleForBikes Foundation as part of the Better Bike Share Partnership and range from $2,500 – $10,000. They’re available to any non-profit community-based organization, municipality, or shared mobility operator working to make bike share more equitable and inclusive. They’re also open to collaborations between any of the above, as long as all projects support small, time-bound programs or events in 2022.
Examples of projects that will be considered for funding:
- Events that focus on or include shared micromobility, such as a ride or ride series, tours in partnership with local businesses, shared micromobility demos, or other community-based events.
- Neighborhood ambassador programming focused on a specific community or demographic, such as a Learn-to-Ride event for seniors, new immigrants, or people with disabilities. Or family bike days with helmet fittings and gear giveaways.
- Marketing initiatives such as Instagram-takeovers with local leaders or special art projects such as bike wraps, and promotions linked to a partner such as libraries, museums, or community organizations.
Funding Information
- Grants ranging from $2,500–$10,000
Eligibility Criteria
- They’re available to any non-profit community-based organization, municipality, or shared mobility operator working to make bike share more equitable and inclusive. They’re also open to collaborations between any of the above, as long as all projects support small, time-bound programs or events in 2022.
- BBSP will grant to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations or to city or county government offices.
BBSP will not fund:
- Bike share stations, bicycles, scooters or equipment related to the function of the shared micromobility system
- Bicycle facilities such as bike lanes or paths
- General operating costs
- Programming related to shared micromobility systems that have not yet launched
For more information, visit Better Bike Share Partnership.