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Page last updated on October 3, 2025 at 10:56 am

For more information, please contact

Hank Duncan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Planning and Transportation
[email protected] or 812-349-3529

 

Desiree DeMolina, Communications Director, Office of the Mayor
[email protected] or 812-349-3406

Grants Available for Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Initiatives

The City of Bloomington has announced the opening of its 2025 Local-Motion Grant Program, designed to promote pedestrian and bicycle mobility throughout the city. The grant program offers support to community projects that aim to enhance walking and bicycling infrastructure and culture in Bloomington.

The program encourages initiatives that promote community engagement with and education around sustainable transportation. It is run in partnership with the Transportation Commission and is a key part of the city’s broader efforts to enhance Bloomington’s walking and biking culture.

Past winning projects include:

Eligible organizations may submit one project application per annual cycle, with a maximum grant award of $2,400 per project. Applications are welcomed from nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations and local businesses that propose creative and impactful projects supporting active transportation.The application window for 2025 is now open, with a deadline of Monday, Nov. 3. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the program guidelines and submit their proposals using the online application.

For further details or questions about the application process, contact Hank Duncan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, at [email protected].