RTO Small Grants ( formerly called Sponsorships)

The RTO Small Grants program, previously known as Sponsorships, provides funding up to $5,000 for materials and supplies supporting travel options. Applications are accepted year-round, with micro-grants available for schools. Note that the 2023-26 grant cycle applications are closed.

NOTE: Applications for the 2023-26 grant cycle are closed. RTO anticipates announcing awards for the 2025 General Grant solicitation in June. The Small Grants application will reopen when funds are available for FY 2026.
Small Grants Track
Small grants, makes funding available on an ongoing basis and supports materials and supplies of up to $5,000 for activities that directly support the use of travel options. This application is available year-round. The track includes Safe Routes to Schools micro-grants; 25 micro-grants of $500 each are available to individual schools or nonprofit PTOs each school year.

Eligibility

Eligible expenses:Documentation of eligible purchases are required when submitting invoices for Small Grants funds.Common eligible uses of Small Grants funds include materials and supplies to support one-time events or initiatives (outreach materials, eligible snacks, incentives/giveaways like bike locks, helmets, etc.)

Ineligibility

Activities and items that are NOT eligible in the Small Grant category include:Labor or personnel time (Small Grants are for materials and supplies only).Ongoing purchases longer than one calendar year.