What is the Active Transportation Microgrant Program?

CTDOT created the Active Transportation Microgrant to allow organizations such as municipalities, schools, and non-profits, the ability to apply for non-infrastructure related transportation funding. Eligible items include, but are not limited to, bikes, helmets and training classes. The funding is intended to improve safety, equity, accessibility, and sustainability amongst active and vulnerable road users. Organizations have an opportunity to apply for a $5,000 grant, which does not require a match from the organization. Funding is ongoing and will be made available until the $500,000 grant is expended.

Funds are paid upfront – not reimbursement-based.

For more information, please visit CTDOT Active Transportation Microgrant Program website.

Quarterly reports and applications are due to SECOG on the 20th of March, June, September, and December.

Eligible Recipients include schools, school districts, municipalities, and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.

The funding limits for Active Transportation Microgrants awarded range up to $5,000 for each grant. These funds can only be used for the eligible items listed below.

• Bicycle helmets
• Bicycle locks
• Bicycle lights
• Bicycle maintenance training and materials
• Rental of Bicycle fleets and/or purchase of bicycles including adaptive bicycles
• League Cycling Instructor (LCI) training
• Programs, events and materials for pedestrian and bicycle safety education
• Safety vests for pedestrians
• Scooters
• Bicycle and scooter racks
• Bike repair kits (Purchase of kit only, not the construction/installation of kit)
• Hand-held stop sign paddles
• Reflective stickers, Cones, Bike Wheel Spoke Reflector

Each recipient of the Active Transportation Microgrant is encouraged to reach out to the SRTS team to receive supplemental bike and pedestrian education and encouragement free of cost.

The SRTS program can offer customized and engaging bike and pedestrian safety education, correct bike helmet fittings, roadway safety, audit, and basic bike maintenance skills.

1. Go to the CTDOT Active Transportation Microgrant website
2. Navigate to Application Materials and select Microgrant Guidelines
3. Read through guidelines to confirm this microgrant is applicable to you and your organization
4. Fill out and complete the Application form (starts on page 12 of the Microgrant Guidelines)
5. Submit the application to your local COG (by the 20th of March, June, September, or December) using the contact information provided in the Guidelines.

Can we apply more than once?

• Each organization is eligible to submit two applications per calendar year. But may not have two active at the same time.

What if we don’t use all of the funds?

• The COG strongly recommends that all of the funds be used. Unexpended funds must be returned to the COG.

Do we need to submit receipts or invoices?

• Yes, receipts are required to close out the grant.

CTDOT Active Transportation Microgrant Program website