E-Bike Lending Library and Ownership Grant Program
Forecasted
E-Bike Lending Library and Ownership Grant Program supports organizations running free e-bike libraries to help employees and underserved Washington residents explore e-bikes for daily travel.
Funder: Washington State Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: More than $3 million in total program funding for the 2025–2027 biennium; no match required
Summary: Supports organizations establishing or managing free e-bike lending libraries for employee commuting and underserved Washington residents.
Key Information: Libraries must lend only Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes to Washington residents and share participant travel data for evaluation.
Description
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) administers this program to establish or continue operating e-bike lending libraries. Libraries give people free opportunities to borrow e-bikes for a fixed period and explore how they fit into daily travel. Programs are designed with the communities they serve and may offer short-term loans, long-term loans, or loan-to-own arrangements.
The program supports employee commuting through Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) efforts and expands access for low-income residents and overburdened communities. Each library includes borrower eligibility checks and mandatory education. Funding comes from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, which supports efforts to reduce climate pollution, create jobs, and improve public health. The University of Washington evaluates the program using participants’ travel data.
