What is the Bike & Build Grant Program? The Bike & Build Grant Program is a competitive application process through which the proceeds from our events are distributed to affordable housing groups throughout the country. Grants are restricted to finance projects championed by students and young adults, ages 18-25.
Why is the program being implemented? Bike & Build is implementing the Grant Program to better serve affordable housing groups throughout the country, to create more opportunities for young adults to become involved in the cause, and to help bring our program onto a national platform.
How will this program affect the contributions Bike & Build makes to en-route housing groups? The Grant Program will not affect Bike & Build's practice of making small contributions to affordable housing groups in the towns and cities that our events pass through while on the road. Our organization will continue to make these donations in honor of the groups that host our cyclists.
What projects has Bike & Build funded through this program? In 2007, Bike & Build distributed $121,500 to 23 organizations through the grant program. Click here to view a list of the projects we've funded.
Who can I contact with questions about this program? Questions or comments concerning the Grant Program should be sent to .
What types of projects are eligible to receive grants? Click here for a list of our eligibility requirements.
How are funding decisions made? Who makes these decisions? Funding decisions will be made by the members of Bike & Build's events, who will be instructed to make their choices according to prescribed criteria. As members of our funding committee, Bike & Build participants are stewards of the money they raise for our organization, and stakeholders in the allocation process.
How much money is available for grants in 2008? Bike & Build hopes to fund over $135,000 in grant applications in 2008.
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