E-Bike Lending Library and Ownership Grant Program
Forecasted
E-Bike Lending Library and Ownership Grant Program funds free e-bike loans and loan-to-own programs for Washington residents to support employee commuting and expand access in underserved communities.
Funder: Washington State Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Future funding cycle application deadline)
Funding Amounts: More than $3 million in total program funding for the 2025–2027 biennium; no match required
Summary: Supports free e-bike lending libraries and loan-to-own programs that expand access for Washington residents and support employee commuting.
Key Information: Grantees must share participant trip data with the University of Washington for program evaluation.
Description
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) administers this program to establish or continue e-bike lending libraries. Libraries give people free opportunities to borrow an e-bike for a fixed period and explore how it fits into everyday life. Grantees develop their programs in consultation with the communities they serve, using short-term loans, long-term loans, or loan-to-own arrangements.
The program supports government employee commuting through Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) goals and expands access for low-income residents and overburdened communities through tribal governments and nonprofit organizations. Programs include borrower education and use Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes. Funding comes from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, which invests cap-and-invest proceeds in reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health.
