Traditional Bikes Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Children in Iowa communities, with priority to those in need who would not otherwise have the opportunity to own a bike.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Iowa statewide
Program Overview
Variety awards brand-new traditional bikes, helmets, and locks to children throughout Iowa who have never experienced the joy of owning their own bike.
What Is Provided
- Bikes
- Helmets
- Locks
Program Goals
The program helps:
- Children think about exercise and good health
- Teach importance of safety and responsibility
- Enable outdoor play experiences
- Provide skills that last a lifetime
Eligibility
Children in Iowa communities, with priority to those in need who would not otherwise have the opportunity to own a bike.
Current Impact
Thanks to generous donor support, Variety awards hundreds of bikes a year.
Contact Information
Variety – the Children's Charity of Iowa
- Address: 505 5th Avenue Suite 310, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Phone: (515) 243-4660
- Website: varietyiowa.com
What Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 90
- Total given
- $1.76M
- Median grant
- $13K
- Range
- $5,350–$93K
- By dollars: Iowa >99%, Georgia <1%. Top recipient cities: Des Moines, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Dubuque, IA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 40% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Quality of life
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