Mini Grants
Updated April 2026
Mini Grants fund schools, PTAs, and community groups to encourage safe walking and biking to school. We’ve increased the mini grant amount to up to $1,500!
Who Can Apply?
All public and private K-12 schools and PTAs within the City of Seattle and other nonprofit groups can apply. We accept applications on a rolling basis.
What We Fund
Funds can be used to support walking, biking, and rolling to school. Here are some examples:
- Denny Middle School ASB students bought t-shirts and food for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
- Daniel Bagley Elementary held a bike rodeo during Bike to School Month
- Painted intersection murals
- Outdoor clothing for walking and biking to school (winter coats, rain jackets, boots, hats, gloves, umbrellas) for Title 1 schools
For quicker turnaround, request our Walking and Biking packages! If our packages don’t include the items you’d need to support your event or program, you’re welcome to apply for a mini-grant so you can customize based on your needs.
- School Safety Patrol Supplies
- Bike Bus Supplies
- Walking School Bus Supplies
- Crosswalk Flag Set
- Walk/Bike/Roll to School Encouragement Supplies
- Walk/Bike/Roll Prizes
Unfortunately, we are unable to fund bicycles at this time through mini grants or packages.
Application Process
| Application Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | We accept grant applications on a rolling basis, which means you can apply at any time. |
| Application Materials | Grant applications must be submitted with a Principal Letter of Support. What is a Principal Letter of Support? We are looking for a letter from the Principal of your affiliated school that indicates that they are aware of and in support of the project(s) that your organization is applying for funding for. This letter of support can be brief, but should identify the proposed scope and your organization's involvement in carrying out the project(s). |
| Application Receipt Notice | You should expect to hear back from the grant coordinator within one month of your application submission. |
| Awards | Up to $1,500. One applicant can receive one grant per year. |
| Grant Reporting | Final Reports are due one year from the date your grant is awarded. These simple reports are completed within the grant system. |
Ready to apply? Click here to create an account in the City's new grant system, and look for the "Department of Transportation" page to start a Mini Grant application!
If you'd like help with the application process, please feel free to reach out to Sam Brooks at sam.brooks@seattle.gov or call/text (425) 691-0865 with any questions you may have. This guide also contains information on how to create an account and how to apply for a grant.