Organization:
League of American Bicyclists

LAB Community Spark Grants

ApplicationProgram InformationWebinarGranT Information
Last Updated:
December 5, 2025
Type:
Federal
State
Private
Other
Status:
Open; 11/25/25-1/27/26
Years Funded:
Annually/Ongoing
-
Annual Program Amount:
Minimum Project Cost:
None
Annual Award Amount (min):
$2,000
Annual Award Amount (max):
Eligible Activities:
Planning
Design
Construction
Match:
None
Eligible Applicants:
501(c)(3)
Other

Description

The League’s Bicycle Friendly America program awards funding for projects and programs that spark change and catalyze a community’s ability to create places where bicycling is safer, easier, and more accessible. This grant funds projects that build Bicycle Friendly Communities and capacity for local leaders and influencers by uplifting the community and by creating inclusive coalitions that can shed new light on current issues.

Eligible Projects

Fundable projects should be in one of the following categories:

  • One Time Event
  • Series of Events
  • Classes/Educational Opportunity
  • Pop-up Infrastructure/Traffic Calming*
  • Placemaking/Tactical Urbanism*
  • End-of-trip facilities (bike parking/fix-it stations, etc.)
  • Giveaways or subsidies for bicycle equipment and/or accessories (e.g., lights, helmets, bells, locks, etc.)
  • Bike audit, count, survey, or other evaluation/assessment effort (must have follow-up/community involvement to be eligible)
  • Miscellaneous/Other

*Funding can only support temporary/non-permanent structures and materials such as paint, vertical delineators, bollards, and signage.

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