The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is soliciting proposals to develop and implement eBike deployment projects that increase access to electric bikes (eBikes) for income-qualified individuals while maximizing air quality benefits.
Donor Name: Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State: Colorado
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/16/2022
Size of the Grant: $80,000 – $175,000
Details:
Colorado Energy Office (CEO) will continue the Can Do Colorado eBike Pilot Program by implementing a full-scale version of the program. Grants are available to non-profit organizations, local governments, tribal governments, and other community-based organizations to create eBike programs that give eBikes to low- and moderate-income Coloradans.
An eBike program eligible to receive grant funding must be one of two models:
- An ownership program, whereby the program provides electric bicycles, equipment, and related services to individuals.
- A bike share program using a fleet of electric bicycles.
Objectives
The Community Access to Electric Bicycles Grant Program will provide funding for the development and implementation of eBike deployment projects in communities across the state. Collectively, projects proposed under this RFA shall:
- Increase access to eBikes for income-qualified individuals while maximizing air quality benefits and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions
- Close a gap rather than compete with established programs
- Represent the geographic diversity of Colorado communities
- Ensure viability beyond the term of this project
Funding Information
This project is funded through SB22-193 with approximately $910,000 in total available funding in FY2023. CEO anticipates making six to ten awards, each between $80,000 and $175,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- This solicitation is open to all local governments, tribal governments, and non-profit organizations. Proposals must be submitted by a lead applicant, even if submitted in partnership with other parties, and must clearly describe the relationship with other parties to the proposal. If awarded, the lead applicant shall be the party that enters into a purchase order with CEO and will be considered responsible for all aspects of the project including ongoing reporting.
- Participant demographics: Project proposals should prioritize participation by individuals making less than 80% Area Median Income (AMI), a chart by county with income thresholds can be found here.
- Applicants are encouraged to have a clearly defined target population (e.g. essential workers, employees centered in a specific employment corridor, restaurant workers, teachers, etc.) and should explain how they will prioritize and verify that participants meet the income requirement. If proposals include an eBike library or share, applicants must explain how the project prioritizes participation by income-qualified individuals.
For more information, visit Colorado Energy Office (CEO).