BLOOMINGTON – 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. Past winning projects include:
- A bicycle maintenance station by the Bloomington Community Bike Project
- A bike lending program for Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) adult students
- A kid’s bike club at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington
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 hank.duncan@bloomington.in.gov.
