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Overview

Industry Community Grant Program

Overview: PeopleForBikes' Industry Community Grant Program provides funding for projects that make bicycling better in communities across the U.S.

Status: Currently accepting applications by invitation only. Check back in the future for more information.

Geographic Scope: All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico

Track Record:

  • Since 1999, PeopleForBikes has awarded more than 400 grants

  • Total investments: More than $3.5 million

  • Leveraged funding: $775 million in public and private funding
  • Eligible Applicants:

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Local governments
  • Focus Areas:

  • Bike infrastructure projects (protected bike lanes, off-street paths, trails, pump tracks, bike parks)

  • Youth cycling programs

  • Recreation and trail expansion

  • E-bike incentive programs

  • Bike advocacy and policy work
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: info@peopleforbikes.org

  • Phone: (303) 449-4893

  • Address: P.O. Box 2359, Boulder, CO 80306
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Applications are by invitation only at this time. Prospective applicants should check back on the PeopleForBikes website for future application opportunities.

    Note: Specific application requirements, submission procedures, and required materials are not currently available as the program is closed to open applications.

    What Peopleforbikes Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    21
    Total given
    $742K
    Median grant
    $12K
    Range
    $6,500–$320K
    • By dollars: New York 44%, Pennsylvania 23%, Arizona 9%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Pittsburgh, PA.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 76% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • National Association of City Transportation Officials Inc · New York, NY

      To improve infrastructure to obtain or enhance "bicycle friendly community" status

      $320K

    • The Philadelphia City Fund · Philadelphia, PA

      To improve infrastructure to obtain or enhance "bicycle friendly community" status

      $100K

    • Bike Share Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA

      To improve infrastructure to obtain or enhance "bicycle friendly community" status

      $63K

    • City of Tucson Department of Transportation & Mobility · Tucson, AZ

      To improve infrastructure to obtain or enhance "bicycle friendly community" status

      $50K

    • Active Transportation Alliance · Chicago, IL

      To improve infrastructure to obtain or enhance "bicycle friendly community" status

      $30K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscyclingyouth-programsrecreation

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