The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Mini Grant Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.  Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 6.    

Eligible applicants include schools and school districts, municipalities, anchor institutions (such as universities, health departments, and hospital networks), and non-profit 501(c)(3)s. 

Mini Grants are an excellent way to make quick gains in your community with the SRTS movement to inspire change to the transportation culture around schools and neighborhoods. The grants are intended to support active transportation programs that encourage and educate students about healthy, active ways to travel safely to and from school.  

Applicants are eligible to receive up to $15,000 per school, with a maximum of $120,000 per applicant for eight or more schools. At least $7,500/school should be set aside for a Program Coordinator and/or personnel work. Schools with students in grades K-12, or affiliated non-profits, are eligible to apply. Applications are competitive and funding is limited. Refer to mini grant webpage for more details.   

 SRTS will host a training called “How to Apply for a Mini Grant Informational Session” on January 29 at 3:30 pm to review the mini grant submission process and examine the application documents with built-in time for Q&A.