Mini Grants
The City of Seattle's Mini Grants fund projects that research and promote safe, active transportation for students, supporting school and community efforts to improve walking and biking safety.
Funder: City of Seattle
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500 per grant; one grant per applicant per year
Summary: Supports Seattle schools, PTAs, and nonprofits in projects promoting safe walking, biking, and rolling to school.
Key Information: Requires a principal letter of support; bicycles are not eligible for funding.
Description
The City of Seattle's Mini Grants program, managed by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), provides funding to support initiatives that encourage safe, active transportation for students traveling to and from school. Eligible projects include organizing walk/bike/roll events, hosting bike rodeos, painting intersection murals, distributing safety equipment or outdoor clothing, and supplying materials for programs like school safety patrols or walking/biking school buses. The goal is to foster a culture of walking and biking while enhancing safety for students throughout Seattle.
