Tactical Urbanism Demonstration Projects Supporting Active Transportation
The Indiana Department of Health funds tactical urbanism projects to demonstrate and promote walking, biking, and active transportation through short-term, community-driven interventions.
Funder: Indiana Department of Health
Due Dates: May 8, 2026 (5:00 p.m. EST)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3 million total available; typical annual awards have ranged from $10,000–$300,000; project period is 2 years (Oct. 1, 2026–Sept. 30, 2028)
Summary: Funds Indiana-based organizations to plan and implement short-term, community-driven demonstration projects that support walking, biking, and active transportation through tactical urbanism.
Key Information: No match required; indirect costs and research-only projects are not allowed; all applications must use provided templates.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), supports Indiana communities in designing and implementing low-cost, temporary tactical urbanism demonstration projects that encourage active living. Example projects include pop-up bike lanes, temporary pedestrian plazas, and crosswalk enhancements. The program aims to foster walking, biking, and other forms of active transportation, demonstrating scalable interventions that can inform permanent infrastructure or policy changes to promote healthier, more active lifestyles across Indiana.
The grant is part of the broader Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Strategic Initiatives Funding Opportunity, focused on improving community health outcomes by supporting innovative, evidence-informed projects that address local needs and advance MCH priorities.
