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.

Dallas Ciclovía

Organization Bike Friendly Oak Cliff
State TX
Year 2011
Type Advocacy

The first car-free streets day in Dallas will not only provide a safe and fun event for the local community, it will also show the appeal of car-free public spaces. The event will include a design contest to demonstrate how a dedicated bicycle facility can be added to an existing bridge to connect the bustling neighborhood of Oak Cliff with downtown. With the recent unanimous adoption of the City of Dallas Bicycle Plan and broad public support for bicycling, this $5,000 grant from Bikes Belong will further the quick wins Dallas needs to make bicycle infrastructure projects permanent.

See map: Google Maps

Carrabassett Moose Bog Loop

Organization Carrabassett Region Chapter of New England Mountain Biking Association
State ME
Year 2011
Type Mountain Bike Project

This $5,000 grant will help the Carrabassett Region chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association build a beginner mountain bike trail as part of the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center in western Maine. With the goal of expanding recreational resources for both residents and summer tourists, this facility will appeal to novice cyclists including children from the local day camp and students from the nearby Carrabassett Valley Academy.

See map: Google Maps

Viva Streets

Organization BikeDenver
State CO
Year 2011
Type Advocacy

Bicycling in Denver has made a big leap since 2008. The launch of its own bikeshare program, a doubling in bike lane mileage, and the city’s recognition as a Silver level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists are all signs that Denver is committed to cycling. BikeDenver hopes to build on this momentum – and spur greater investments– with the city’s first ciclovía, Viva Streets, in August 2011. Bikes Belong’s grant of $2,500 will fund operational costs for what is hoped to be the first of many car-free streets events in the Mile High City.

See map: Google Maps

Philadelphia Pumptrack

Organization Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
State PA
Year 2011
Type Facility

Pumptracks – dirt sculpted into mini tracks of bumps and corners – are attracting cyclists of all ages as a place to practice bike skills and increase fitness. Building on this trend, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department, Neighborhood Bike Works, and the local bicycle industry will use their $5,000 Bikes Belong grant to bring the first pumptrack to their city. Planners hope to attract 200-300 riders every year and will locate the facility near an existing recreation facility and with access to trails and bike lanes.

See map: Google Maps

Open Streets - Ciclovia Minneapolis

Organization Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition
State MN
Year 2011
Type Advocacy

The Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition will use their $5,000 grant to encourage bicycling, educate city leaders on local cycling needs, demonstrate the benefits of better on-street bicycle infrastructure – and have a whole lot of fun – during this June 2011 event. The route runs 20 city blocks, and efforts are already underway to engage local businesses in the planning process and reach out to the culturally diverse neighborhoods along its course. Organizers hope the ciclovía will attract 10,000 participants and become a Minneapolis tradition.

See map: Google Maps