Historic Grant Program
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Historic Grant Program
Status: No longer active (program ended in 2019)
Overview: Bike & Build's grant program supported affordable housing organizations through competitive grants distributed by riders.
- Active Years: 2003-2019
- Total Granted: $6.7 million
- Number of Recipients: 1,450 affordable housing organizations
- Average Grant Amount: $3,500 (over past 5 years of program)
Program History
- 16.3 homes/apartments built or renovated
- 135.4 residents to benefit from efforts
Impact Metrics
On average, each grant enabled:- Grants distributed across 49 U.S. states (all except Alaska)
- 2 foreign countries received grants
Geographic Scope
Top 10 States by Funding
1. Rhode Island: $692,452 (11 grants) 2. Colorado: $607,429 (46 grants) 3. North Carolina: $436,745 (60 grants) 4. Louisiana: $319,600 (33 grants) 5. Massachusetts: $312,958 (44 grants) 6. California: $291,699 (86 grants) 7. Florida: $244,788 (57 grants) 8. Virginia: $235,328 (50 grants) 9. Ohio: $229,803 (61 grants) 10. New Hampshire: $224,079 (16 grants)- Primary Focus: Affordable housing development and renovation
- Eligible Recipients: Local affordable housing organizations
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