Cycling Activation Mini Grant Program
Funding Amount
US $1,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status 501(c)(3), municipalities, counties, and educational institutions
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Non-profit organizations must submit proof of non-profit status and be registered with the PA Department of State Bureau of Charitable Organizations
Overview
The Cycling Activation Mini Grant Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, offers funding between $1,000 and $15,000 for projects that enhance cycling opportunities across Pennsylvania. This initiative encourages the development of gravel roads, mountain bike trails, and multi-use pathways, promoting community engagement and environmental sustainability. Eligible applicants include non-profits, municipalities, and educational institutions. A one-to-one match is required, ensuring a collaborative approach to improving cycling infrastructure.
Cycling Activation in PA Mini Grants
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) has been awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to administer the Cycling Activation in PA Mini Grant Program. This program will provide mini-grants of $1,000 to $15,000 for projects or events statewide that activate existing cycling assets through programming, promotion, or providing informational resources.
Intent: The Cycling Activation in PA Mini Grant Program is designed to support projects and programs that promote opportunities for cycling centered on gravel roads, mountain bike trails, and multi-use pathways across Pennsylvania.
Project types may include:
- Route Development (i.e. mapped gravel or bikepacking routes)
- Events and Programming
- Interpretive Signage
- Mapping
- Promotional Materials
Funding and Match: All mini-grants require a one-to-one match in the form of cash and/or eligible non-cash (in-kind) services, or a combination of both cash and in-kind. No part of the match can originate from other DCNR funding. Mini-grant requests must not exceed 50% of the total project cost.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status 501(c)(3), municipalities, counties, and educational institutions. Non-profit organizations must submit proof of non-profit status and be registered with the PA Department of State Bureau of Charitable Organizations
What Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 43
- Total given
- $477K
- Median grant
- $9,759
- Range
- $5,075–$42K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 91%, New Jersey 9%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Cheltenham, PA; Media, PA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Delaware River City Corp DBA Riverfront North Partnership · Philadelphia, PA
Riverfront north partnership
$42K
Healing Through the Land (Fiscal Sponsor in Color Birding Club) · Royersford, PA
Healing through the land
$35K
She Is Focused Community Inc · Collingdale, PA
She is focused and fit
$35K
Let's Go Outdoors · Cheltenham, PA
Let's go outdoors
$33K
Imable Foundation · Wyomissing, PA
Ride without limits: im able's adaptive athletes and rally point riders
$13K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Cycling
- Environment
- Nonprofits
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