Climate Ride Grant

Climate Ride Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Climate Ride
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

The Climate Ride Grant, offered by the nonprofit organization Climate Ride, supports initiatives aimed at sustainability, active transportation, and environmental causes. Since its inception in 2008, it has awarded nearly $14 million to over 375 organizations. Eligible beneficiaries must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, actively engage their networks for fundraising, and comply with the application process. This grant emphasizes partnerships that align with Climate Ride’s mission to promote environmental stewardship.

Overview

Climate Ride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that organizes life-changing charitable events to raise awareness and support sustainability, active transportation, and environmental causes. Since 2008, Climate Ride has awarded millions of dollars to over 380 organizations dedicated to sustainability, bicycle advocacy, conservation, and climate change initiatives. Those organizations and their grant totals are listed here. Climate Ride Grants In order to become a partner beneficiary, the beneficiary organization must commit to doing outreach and engaging supporters to select them as a beneficiary on any Climate Ride event. If your organization is interested in becoming a beneficiary, or if you would like to nominate an organization, please contact us. We will schedule a call for the organization and Climate Ride to discuss if this could be a beneficial partnership.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Climate Ride approves non-profit organizations that:Are tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.Align well with Climate Ride’s mission and goals.Are highly rated by donors and volunteers.Have at least 2 people ready to register and participate in a Climate Ride event who wish to select the organization. Beneficiaries will need at least 2 people to select their organization as a beneficiary to remain on the list for the following year.Agree to reach out to their network about the partnership and the opportunity to fundraise on our events.Complete the beneficiary application process and provide the required documentation.