Grants Awarded

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

To search our grants database, select a state, grant type, and/or year and click Submit.

Brown County State Park Trails

Organization Hoosier Mountain Bike Association, Inc.
State IN
Year 2006
Type Mountain Bike Project

The Hoosier Mountain Bike Association (HMBA) received $10,000 to develop 10 more miles of sustainable mountain bike trails in Brown County State Park—the first state park in Indiana to allow mountain bike access. Bikes Belong funding will help match a Recreational Trails Program grant for trail construction, which HMBA will use to build singletrack for seasoned riders and new mountain bikers, alike.

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B & O Trail

Organization B & O Trail Association
State IN
Year 2006
Type Bike Path

The B & O Trail Association (BOTA) received $10,000 to help purchase a 13-acre stretch of abandoned rail corridor in Hendricks County, Indiana. This path will be the first bike/ped connection between downtown Indianapolis and three nearby state parks, providing a recreation and transportation route for active Hoosiers.

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ClevelandBikes Bike Station

Organization ClevelandBikes
State OH
Year 2006
Type Other

ClevelandBikes received $10,000 to develop and promote an urban bike station. The facility will be downtown near the transit hub, which is accessed by a network of bike lanes and designated routes, making it easily accessible for commuters. The site, which was donated by the city, is also near the Quicken Loans Arena (The Q), and the station will be able to provide secure bike parking for events.

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Raccoon Mountain Trails

Organization Outdoor Chattanooga
State TN
Year 2006
Type Mountain Bike Project

Outdoor Chattanooga, an organization dedicated to the recreational use, education, and stewardship of the region's natural areas, received a $9,850 grant from Bikes Belong to help build the first of many new trails on Raccoon Mountain. This urban mountain bike facility enables Chattanoogans to ride singletrack just five miles from their city's center.

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Venetian Waterway Park

Organization Venice Area Beautification, Inc. (VABI)
State FL
Year 2006
Type Bike Path

Venice Area Beautification, Inc. (VABI) received a $5,000 Bikes Belong grant to help build the final segment of the Venetian Waterway Park, a multi-use path on the west coast of Florida. These last 5 miles of path on both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway connect downtown Venice with neighborhoods, parks, and schools and serve as the area's first bike/ped link to the Gulf of Mexico.

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