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**- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the award of $282,000 in federal funds for seven Safe Routes To School (SRTS) mini-grants. mini grants.") The purpose of the mini-grants is to encourage schools and communities to develop active transportation programs that will make it safer for students to walk or bike to school.
A federal program, SRTS is also an international movement. Mini-grants fund programming-only expenses to inspire shifting to a nonmotorized transportation culture in schools and neighborhoods with the hope of influencing broader local active transportation improvements centered on safety and physical activity. The program strives to make walking and rolling to school safe, convenient and fun for children.
Eligible applicants (K-12 schools, school districts, municipalities and affiliated nonprofit agencies) may receive up to $15,000 per school with a maximum of $120,000 per applicant for eight or more schools. Walking school bus programs, incentive programs, remote drop-off sites, bike rodeos and safety education are all examples of non-infrastructure programs these funds support.
The following seven approved projects received 2026-2027 school year mini-grant funding: **Applicant Name****Project Name****Project Work****Grant Amount** Friends of the Grand Blanc Grid SRTS Mini-grant Walk and bike to school days, active transportation school bus program and walk and bike mileage club.
$14,936 Reeths-Puffer Schools SRTS Mini-grant Walk and bike to school days, walking school bus program, walk and bike mileage club, and pedestrian and bike safety events. $44,690 Eastside Colts Youth Athletic Organization SRTS Mini-grant Walk and roll to school days, walking school bus program, remote drop-off, safe routes to campus maps and student pedestrian safety education.
$30,000 Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency SRTS Mini-grant Walking club, pedestrian and bike safety events, parent pedestrian and bike safety meetings, incentive program, and bike and pedestrian encouragement events. $30,000 Marshall Public Schools SRTS Mini-grant Walk and bike to school days, year-long pedestrian and bike safety curriculum, and pedestrian and bike safety events.
$104,975 Pennfield Schools SRTS Mini-grant Bike rodeos, year-long bike safety campaign, incentive campaign and corner captain program. $42,807 Tahquamenon Area Schools SRTS Mini-grant Bike library, bike safety workshops, bike and roll to school events, walk and bike mileage club and safe biking incentives. $14,968 “In an era of increased screen time, it's more important now than ever before to get outside and move.
Movement has huge health impacts,” said Simeon Frang, Reeths-Puffer Schools director of State, Federal and Innovative Programs. “The Safe Routes mini-grants are a great support for our community and help us promote safe, healthy choices through bike rodeos and walking school bus events.
Paired with our Safe Routes major grant, more community members will soon have safe sidewalk access to and from Reeths-Puffer High School, Reeths-Puffer Intermediate School and Reeths-Puffer Elementary School. ” “Being active on the school commute improves students’ cognitive, social and motor skill development,” said Amy Ghannam, Michigan Fitness Foundation president and CEO.
“It also is also an effective strategy to help children build lifelong physical activity routines. ” Visit the SRTS mini-grant website to learn more about the program, annual application process and deadlines. Contact Erin Quinlan-Paskus, Michigan Fitness Foundation SRTS program coordinator, at 517-908-3840 or email epaskus@michiganfitness.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: K-12 schools, school districts, municipalities, and affiliated nonprofit agencies in Michigan. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $15,000 per school, maximum of $120,000 per applicant for eight or more schools. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Safe Routes to School Mini-Grants is funded by Michigan Department of Transportation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Lowe's Hometowns Grant Program is sponsored by Lowe's. This program aims to restore and revitalize community spaces across the country through physical renovations. Consumers can nominate a community space in their hometown, such as a neighborhood garden, park, or community center. While broad, it can apply to infrastructure improvements within a community context.
CFNF Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow Grant is a grant from the Community Foundation of North Florida that funds nonprofits addressing pressing challenges with programs and services of lasting impact in Florida's Big Bend region. Each year, CFNF awards ten grants of $5,000 each to eligible organizations. A separate Arts Nonprofit Grant Cycle awards five grants of $6,000 each for arts organizations in the same region. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving one or more of eleven counties including Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla, with at least two years of operating history in the region. Applications for the Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow cycle close September 30.
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