Apply for a Better Bike Share Partnership Mini Grant!

PeopleForBikes is now accepting applications for projects that will increase access to shared bikes and scooters in low-income and BIPOC communities. Apply by March 2nd!

Do you have a project in mind that you’ve wanted to carry out, but haven’t had the capacity or funding? Do you have data collection or analysis needs? Have you considered piloting a project in your community? We want to hear from you! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you want to test your idea before applying.

Projects should be focused, implemented in 2026, and must involve breaking down barriers to accessing and using shared micromobility in low-income and BIPOC communities. 

We will support nonprofits, community-based organizations, cities, transit agencies, and shared mobility operators with grants of $10,000–$20,000. Partnerships of these organizations are preferred. 

In 2025, we awarded eight grants to projects that implemented educational programming, public art, conservation education, language access, and more. In New Haven, CT, the New Haven Coalition for Active Transportation held 13 e-bike test ride and safety classes, reaching 117 residents at seven locations. In Kansas City, MO, BikeWalkKC connected with Spanish speakers through a Spanish-language version of its app and partnerships with Spanish language media outlets. In San Antonio, TX, Bat Conservation International and San Antonio Bike Share used conservation education to encourage expanded bike share access while inspiring environmental leaders.

We will consider a wide variety of projects, so get creative! Here are some examples of projects that would qualify for funding:

• Events such as a ride series, tours in partnership with local businesses, shared micromobility demos, or other community-based events
• Outreach and engagement efforts paired with data collection and analysis 
• Community ambassador programs
• Awareness campaigns to promote discounted memberships
• Programs that serve older adults, immigrants, people with disabilities, or youth
• Marketing initiatives or art projects 
• Partnerships with local schools

BBSP will not fund:

• Physical stations, docks, bicycles, scooters, or equipment related to the function of the shared micromobility system
• Bicycle infrastructure, such as bike lanes or paths
• Bike libraries, bike clubs, bike giveaways, or programming that is not open to the public
• General operating costs
• Projects that propose to use a majority of funds to purchase passes
• Systems that have not yet launched

Mini-grant applications are due by March 2nd, at 5:00 p.m. MT. 

👉🏾Access the application here 👈🏾

Visit our Grants page for our grants guidelines. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you would like to run your idea by us. Contact Tangier Barnes Wright, Deputy Director of Shared Micromobility at PeopleForBikes: tangier@peopleforbikes.org