Mini Grants
Notice
Thank you for your interest in the Safe Routes to Schools Mini Grants! In response to school closures related to COVID-19 concerns, the Safe Routes to Schools program has decided to delay the Spring Mini Grant cycle until further notice. Please contact jennifer.meulenberg@seattle.gov with any questions you may have regarding existing open grant agreements or general Mini Grant questions.
Mini Grants fund schools, PTAs, and community groups to encourage safe walking and biking to school.
Who Can Apply?
All public and private K-12 schools and PTAs within the City of Seattle and other nonprofit groups can apply.
What We Fund
Funds can be used for a variety of programs, including (but not limited to):
- Walk and Bike to School Day events
- Walking School Bus program
- Bike Train program
- Bike Rodeo
- Student safety patrol
- Pedestrian crossing flags
- Intersection painting
- Traffic circulation changes on school property
- School library books on biking for elementary kids
Application Process
We have two funding rounds every year: Spring and Fall. One applicant can receive one grant per year.
| Funding Cycle | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Award | Up to $1,000 | Up to $1,000 |
| Application Period | April 1st - 30th | October 1st - 31st |
| Notice of Decision | First week of June | First week of December |
| Funds Distributed | July | January |
| Summary Report Deadline | June 30th of following year | December 31st of following year |
To apply, follow these two steps:
- Complete the simple Mini Grant application. Download the application or fill out the application online.
- Submit a letter of support from the principal. Email or mail the letter to:
Seattle Department of Transportation
Attention: Jennifer Meulenberg
P.O. Box 34996
Seattle, WA 98124-4996
jennifer.meulenberg@seattle.gov
Applying is easy, but don't take our word for it. Watch this video starring parents at three Seattle schools.