Grants Awarded

Since 1999, Bikes Belong has awarded 250 grants to bicycling projects and programs in 48 states and the District of Columbia.

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Ellsworth Rail with Trail Connector

Organization City of Ellsworth
State ME
Year 2009
Type Bike Path

A $5,000 grant will help the City of Ellsworth, Maine, connect two sections of rail trail on either side of town, creating an enjoyable route for bike commuters, recreational riders, and tourists. This path will also serve as a safe, appealing re-route for the East Coast Greenway, connect destinations within the downtown area (including a proposed multi-modal transportation and recreation center), and link to the 86-mile Downeast Sunrise Trail as well as miles of beautiful cycling roads in Acadia National Park. Bikes Belong's grant will add to city and state funds designated for path-construction costs.

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Active Transportation for Hawaii’s Sustainable Future

Organization Peoples Advocacy for Trails, Hawaii (PATH)
State HI
Year 2009
Type Advocacy

Peoples Advocacy for Trails, Hawaii (PATH), will receive $7,500 to support "Active Transportation for Hawaii's Sustainable Future," an initiative designed to make bicycling part of the solution to Hawaii's energy challenges and environmental concerns. PATH and its partners—including One Voice for Livable Islands and the Hawaii Department of Health—will work to enact and encourage active-transportation policy at the state level. If PATH is successful, their policies will serve as models for other states. Bikes Belong's funding will help support the coalition's efforts to make bicycling a strong component of Hawaii's plan to reduce transportation energy demand, curb greenhouse gas emissions, and improve health outcomes.

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Lake Trail, Oak Mountain State Park

Organization Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers (BUMP)
State AL
Year 2009
Type Facility

The Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers (BUMP) will receive $10,000 to help build the Lake Trail in Oak Mountain State Park. Bikes Belong funds will leverage a Shelby County Grant for the project, helping BUMP to connect two sections of singletrack that are currently linked by a roadway while creating a 3-mile mountain-bike loop specifically for beginners. Oak Mountain State Park receives more than 500,000 visitors annually. BUMP, which has gained and maintained mountain-bike access in the park since 1990, anticipates that many of these outdoor enthusiasts would try mountain biking if beginner options were available. They hope the Lake Trail will bring new riders to their sport and encourage more people to actively enjoy the park.

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Swamp Rabbit Trail

Organization Greenville County Recreation District
State SC
Year 2008
Type Bike Path

A $10,000 grant will help Greenville County Recreation District construct the 10-mile Swamp Rabbit Trail. This multi-use path will create a safe and accessible route for cyclists between downtown Greenville and a trail system in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bikes Belong's funding for this greenway will complement Recreational Trails Program funds, a grant from Newman's Own, and individual donations as well as support from Hincapie Sports.

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Wam-Sag-Man Trail

Organization Wamego Community Foundation
State KS
Year 2008
Type Bike Path

The Wamego Community Foundation will use their $10,000 grant award to pave the Wam-Sag-Man Trail. The path will connect the towns of Wamego, St. George, and Manhattan, as well as the local school, to 26 miles of existing multi-use path. Bikes Belong's funding will serve as a match for a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks grant, joining a National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance grant and local funding for the project.

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