Safe Routes to Schools Mini Grants

Safe Routes to Schools Mini Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Seattle Department of Transportation
Amount: Up to US $1,500
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The Safe Routes to Schools Mini Grants, offered by the Seattle Department of Transportation, aim to enhance safety for children walking or biking to school. These grants support K-12 schools and non-profits in Seattle by funding initiatives that promote active transportation through engineering, education, and community engagement. Interested applicants can submit proposals on a rolling basis, and grants can be customized to meet specific program needs.

Overview

Note: Principal Letter of Support deadline is represented by the letter of inquiry deadline. Safety First Safety is at the heart of our work as a transportation agency. At the end of the day, we want to make sure people can get home whether they’re walking, driving, biking, or riding transit. We’re focused on creating a transportation network that serves people of all ages and abilities - from our youngest to our oldest travelers and everyone in between. And when winter weather or other emergencies come up, we work to keep our streets clear so emergency vehicles and transit can keep people and goods moving. Safe Routes to School Walking and biking to school is a great way for kids to be active, and we want to make it safer and easier for them to do so. We invest in engineering, education, and encouragement campaigns at schools throughout Seattle. Mini-Grants Mini Grants fund schools, PTAs, and community groups to encourage safe walking and biking to school. For quicker turnaround, request our Walking and Biking packages! If our packages don’t include the items you’d need to support your event or program, you’re welcome to apply for a mini-grant so you can customize based on your needs. Walk and Bike to School eventsWalking School Buses Bike Buses (also known as "Bike Trains"Bike RodeosStudent safety patrolsPedestrian crossing flags Application Receipt Notice You should expect to hear back from the grant coordinator within one month of your application submission.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who Can Apply? All public and private K-12 schools and PTAs within the City of Seattle and other nonprofit groups can apply. We accept applications on a rolling basis.What We Fund Funds can be used for a variety of programs, including (but not limited to): Intersection murals Traffic circulation changes on school property Books with walking and biking themes Outdoor clothing for walking and biking to school (winter coats, rain jackets, boots, hats, gloves, umbrellas) for Title 1 schoolsGrant applications must be submitted with a Principal Letter of Support.We are looking for a letter from the Principal of your affiliated school that indicates that they are aware of and in support of the project(s) that your organization is applying for funding for. This letter of support can be brief, but should identify the proposed scope and your organization's involvement in carrying out the project(s).Grant Reporting Final Reports are due one year from the date your grant is awarded. These simple reports are completed within the grant system.

Ineligibility

Unfortunately, we are unable to fund bicycles at this time.