The League’s Bicycle Friendly America program awards organizations for projects and programs that spark change and catalyze a community’s ability to create places where bicycling is safer, easier, and more accessible. The desire is for organizations to propose projects that build Bicycle Friendly Communities and capacity for local leaders and influencers by uplifting the community and by creating inclusive coalitions that can shed new light on current issues.
In 2024, the League’s Bicycle Friendly America program will award Community Spark Grants, of $1,500 each, to 15 organizations.
Project Categories
Fundable projects should be in one of the following categories:
- One Time Event
- Series of Events
- Classes/Educational Opportunity
- Pop-up Infrastructure/Traffic Calming*
- Placemaking/Tactical Urbanism*
- End-of-Trip Facilities (bike parking/fix-it stations, etc.)
- Giveaways or subsidies for bicycle equipment and/or accessories (e.g. lights, helmets, bells, locks, etc.)
- Bike audit, count, survey, or other evaluation/assessment effort (must have follow-up/community involvement to be eligible)
- Miscellaneous/Other
*Funding can only support temporary/non-permanent structures and materials such as paint, vertical delineators, bollards, and signage.
