Downtown awarded Community Spark Grant
The League of American Bicyclists is thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2026 Community Spark Grants! After extensive review, the League selected 10 communities to each receive $2,000 to fund projects with the potential to spark change toward a more Bicycle Friendly America.
Marking the fifth year of the Community Spark Grant program, this latest round of applications was larger than ever. In total, 197 proposals were submitted with creative ideas for bike-friendly projects. This year’s recipients include five event-related projects, two rural access-related projects, two education projects, and one project to increase the accessibility of bicycle maintenance and equipment.
“This year’s application pool was the most competitive yet, and really showed how much financial need exists for these small but mighty projects that turn communities into better places for biking. While I wish we could support every great idea we saw, I’m excited about the difference this year’s awardees will make,” says Anna Tang, Bicycle Friendly America Program Specialist.