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Safe Routes to School Micro-Grants is a grant from Metro (Portland, Oregon) that funds Oregon K-12 schools and nonprofit school PTOs to promote safe walking, biking, and rolling to school.
Administered through Metro's Regional Travel Options program, these $500 micro-grants support one-time purchases of materials and services for events, education, and outreach activities that encourage students and families to use alternatives to driving alone. The grant is part of the small grants track, which offers awards between $500 and $5,000.
Projects must occur within the Portland Metropolitan Planning Area and align with goals of the Regional Transportation Demand Management Strategy. Only individual schools or nonprofit PTOs are eligible for micro-grants.
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Regional Travel Options grants | Metro Use the left and right arrow keys to move between sections. Regional Travel Options grants provide funding to support projects and programs that educate, encourage and provide information to people in order to increase their use of and access to travel options.
Travel options include any mode of transportation besides driving alone – carpooling, vanpooling, riding transit, bicycling, walking, rolling, shared mobility and telecommuting. Learn more about Metro’s Regional Travel Options program Regional Travel Options (RTO) grants fund programs and projects that: Increase access to, and use of, travel options (biking, walking, shared mobility, public transit, telecommuting, carpool, and vanpool).
Fit within either the Commute, Safe Routes to School or Community program area. Occur within the Portland Metropolitan Planning Area. Align with goals and objectives identified in the RTO Strategy and the Regional Transportation Plan.
Regional Travel Options grants are divided into three overall tracks. Core and emerging partners track The core and emerging partners track supports organizations that deliver essential, ongoing travel options programs and services and serve as long-term implementation partners for the Regional TDM Strategy. This funding is designed for organizations where travel options are a core function of their mission.
Partners work collaboratively with Metro to develop multi-year programs that align with regional priorities. The general grants track funds project-based initiatives that expand travel options access, test new approaches or help develop travel options plans for local jurisdictions. General grants are awarded through a competitive solicitation and are open to all eligible applicants.
The track prioritizes expanding participation and supporting organizations that may not operate permanent travel options programs but can deliver impactful projects. RTO anticipates some revisions to the general grants funding categories based on emerging priorities from the Regional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategy .
The small grants track consists of small awards between $500 and $5,000 intended to fund specific, one-time purchases of materials and services to support events, education and outreach activities that support travel options use. This track includes RTO Mini Grants and Safe Routes to Schools Micro-Grants. Micro-grants are only available to individual schools or non-profit school PTOs.
View the Small Grants Guide for additional information Government agencies, colleges, universities, public school districts, K-12 schools, and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for an Regional Travel Options grant. Private, for-profit organizations are not eligible to directly receive FTA grant funding. The small grants program will open for the next fiscal year between May and June 2026.
Once the program reopens, the small grants guide will provide additional information on how to apply. The general grants track will open in January 2027. A guide to the general grants application process will become available in late 2026 or early 2027.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the related documents at the bottom of this page before getting started. These include an overview of the grant program and timeline for the FY 2027-29 cycle, eligibility requirements, and specific guidance for the RTO small grants program. Applicants are welcome to contact RTO staff to discuss their project idea(s) prior to applying.
Core and emerging grants track Participation in this track is invitation only and reflects an existing working relationship with the Metro RTO program. Core partners operate fully developed programs that deliver regionally significant services, while emerging partners receive support to develop and refine their suite of ongoing TDM services and advance toward Core Partner status.
Core and emerging partners have already been invited to apply for the FY 2027-29 cycle.
Regional Travel Options FY 2-27-29 grant program framework Regional Travel Options grant eligibility guide Regional Travel Options small grants guide Regional Travel Options program The Regional Travel Options program creates safe, vibrant and livable communities by providing grants and supporting efforts that increase walking, biking, ride sharing, telecommuting and public transit use.
Regional Safe Routes to School program Metro’s Safe Routes to School program provides resources for K-12 students and families to walk, roll and take transit to school. Regional Travel Options program
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Oregon K-12 schools, nonprofit PTOs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Safe Routes to School Micro-Grants is funded by Metro. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Oregon. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.