Governments on every continent are investing unprecedented sums in cycling and walking infrastructure. From national funds worth hundreds of millions to city-level grants for pilot projects, the money is there โ if you know where to find it.
This guide covers every major active transport grant and funding program currently available worldwide. For each program, we include who can apply, how much is available, match funding requirements, application deadlines, and direct links to the program pages.
Whether you’re a city official preparing a funding application, a transport planner building a business case, or an advocacy organisation tracking investment trends, this is the most comprehensive reference available.
Last updated: February 2026.
Australia
Australia’s active transport funding landscape has never been stronger, with programs at both federal and state level.
Federal Programs
National Active Transport Fund
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | $100 million over four years (2024-25 to 2028-29) |
| Per project | Up to $5 million |
| Administered by | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government |
| Who can apply | State and territory governments nominate projects on behalf of local councils |
| Eligible projects | Construction of new or upgrade of existing bicycle and walking paths |
| Match funding | Co-contributions required from state/territory and local governments |
| Status | Active โ more than $96 million already allocated across all states and territories |
| Apply | Active Transport Fund Resources |
Road Safety Program
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | $968 million over three years (2023-24 to 2025-26) |
| Cost sharing | 50:50 federal-state co-funded |
| Administered by | Department of Infrastructure via state road agencies |
| Who can apply | State and territory governments; councils nominate through state agencies |
| Eligible projects | Explicitly includes pedestrian and cycleway improvements as eligible treatments |
| Status | Active |
| Apply | Road Safety Program |
Black Spot Program
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Progressively increasing to $150 million per year nationally |
| Administered by | Department of Infrastructure via state road agencies |
| Who can apply | Councils nominate crash-prone sites through their state road agency |
| Eligible projects | Intersection upgrades, pedestrian crossings, cycleway improvements at locations with documented crash history |
| Status | Active โ ongoing annual nominations |
| Apply | Black Spot Program |
State and Territory Programs
New South Wales โ Get NSW Active
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | $60 million per round |
| Per project | $30,000 to $5 million |
| Administered by | Transport for NSW |
| Who can apply | All NSW local councils |
| Competition | In the 2024-25 round, 345 applications sought $287.6 million โ for a pool of $60 million |
| Status | Active |
| Apply | Get NSW Active |
Queensland โ Active Transport Local Government Grants
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | $15 million per round |
| Match funding | Up to 50% of project cost |
| Administered by | Department of Transport and Main Roads |
| Who can apply | All Queensland local councils |
| Status | Active |
| Apply | Active Transport LG Grants |
Western Australia โ WA Bicycle Network Grants
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | $8 million/year ($4M metro + $4M regional); part of $310 million broader commitment |
| Administered by | Department of Transport WA |
| Who can apply | WA local governments |
| Status | Active |
| Apply | WA Bicycle Network Grants |
Victoria โ TAC Local Government Grants
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Up to $100,000 per project |
| Match funding | 1:1 council co-contribution required |
| Administered by | Transport Accident Commission (TAC) |
| Who can apply | Victorian local governments |
| Focus | Pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements |
| Status | Active |
| Apply | TAC Local Government Grants |
South Australia โ State Bicycle Fund
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | $2 million/year |
| Match funding | 50:50 co-contribution with councils |
| Administered by | Department for Infrastructure and Transport SA |
| Who can apply | SA metropolitan and regional councils |
| Status | Active |
| Apply | Cycling Grants SA |
Tasmania โ Better Active Transport Grants
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | ~$9.2 million total program |
| Administered by | Department of State Growth |
| Who can apply | All Tasmanian municipal councils |
| Status | Active |
| Apply | Active Transport Programs Tasmania |
ACT โ Active Travel Plan
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | $94 million+ total |
| Administered by | ACT Government (directly delivered โ not a grant program) |
| Status | Active |
| Apply | Active Travel Plan ACT |
European Union Programs
The EU offers the largest pool of cycling-eligible funding in the world, across multiple programs and funding streams.
EU Social Climate Fund (2026-2032)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | EUR 86.7 billion total (2026-2032) |
| Eligible activities | Cycling infrastructure, bike-sharing systems, bicycle purchase subsidies |
| Administered by | European Commission, disbursed via national Social Climate Plans |
| Who can apply | EU Member States prepare national plans; local authorities and citizens access funding through national programs |
| Status | Starts 2026 โ Member States preparing national plans now |
| More info | ECF: New European Source of Funding for Cycling |
European Structural Funds (ERDF / Cohesion Fund) 2021-2027
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Billions allocated; at least 8% of ERDF for sustainable urban development; 30% ERDF / 37% Cohesion Fund for low-carbon/climate action |
| Cycling-specific allocations | Poland EUR 780M, Czech Republic EUR 409M, Italy EUR 376M, Hungary EUR 300M |
| Administered by | European Commission via national/regional managing authorities |
| Who can apply | National, regional, and local authorities via Operational Programmes |
| Status | Active (2021-2027 programming period) โ calls ongoing at national level |
| More info | ECF: EU Investments in Cycling |
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | EUR 25.8 billion total transport budget (2021-2027); cycling eligible as part of TEN-T projects |
| Administered by | CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) |
| Who can apply | EU Member States, transport infrastructure bodies |
| Status | Fourth call closed January 2025; uncertain whether further CEF2 calls will open before the next MFF (2028+) |
| More info | CINEA CEF Programme |
Horizon Europe โ Walking & Cycling Call (2025)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | EUR 12 million total (approx. EUR 6M per project) |
| Focus | “Increasing walking and cycling: to reap health benefits, emission reductions and integrate active mobility and micro-mobility devices” |
| Administered by | European Commission / CINEA |
| Who can apply | Research and innovation consortia from EU Member States and associated countries |
| Deadline | 4 September 2025 |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Apply | EU Funding & Tenders Portal |
Horizon Europe โ Safety of Cyclists, Pedestrians & Micromobility Users (2026)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | TBD (part of EUR 163.5M transport and mobility research envelope) |
| Program ID | HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-13 |
| Who can apply | Research consortia from eligible countries |
| Opens | 16 September 2025 |
| Deadline | 20 January 2026 |
| Status | Upcoming |
| More info | CORDIS Programme Page |
EIT Urban Mobility
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Strategic Innovation Open Call 2026-2028 | EUR 60 million total (up to EUR 2M per project) |
| SME Market Expansion Open Call 2026 | EUR 600K total (approx. EUR 60K per SME) |
| Targeted Open Call 2025 โ Topic 4 | “Promoting a competitive and sustainable European cycling industry” (e-bike batteries, new services, sustainable manufacturing) |
| Administered by | EIT Urban Mobility (part of EIT, an EU body) |
| Who can apply | SMEs, startups, research organisations, cities (varies by call) |
| Status | Multiple calls open or upcoming for 2025 and 2026 |
| Apply | EIT Urban Mobility Call for Proposals |
LIFE Programme
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Part of EUR 5.4 billion 2021-2027 LIFE budget |
| Eligible activities | Cycling/walking eligible under Clean Energy Transition and Environment sub-programmes |
| Administered by | CINEA / European Commission |
| Who can apply | Public and private entities in EU Member States |
| Status | 2025 calls published April 2025; next calls expected spring 2026 |
| Apply | EU Funding & Tenders Portal โ LIFE |
Interreg Programmes
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding example | Active2Public Transport project: EUR 2.86M (2024-2026), 80% Interreg-funded, 9 countries, 11 partners |
| Administered by | Various Interreg programme secretariats (Interreg Europe, Danube Region, cross-border programmes) |
| Who can apply | Public authorities, NGOs, research institutions in eligible regions |
| Status | Third Interreg Europe call closed June 2024; programme-specific calls vary |
| More info | Interreg Europe โ Unlock Funds for Cycling |
United Kingdom
Consolidated Active Travel Fund (2025/26)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | GBP 168.5 million for 2025/26 (76% capital, 24% revenue); part of GBP 626 million total multi-year package |
| Impact | Enough for 500 miles of new/upgraded routes, 170,000 greener trips per day |
| Administered by | Active Travel England / Department for Transport |
| Who can apply | Local transport authorities in England (allocation-based; higher-rated authorities receive more funding) |
| Match funding | Not required โ allocation-based |
| Status | Active โ allocations announced |
| Apply | Active Travel England Funding |
| Allocations | Consolidated Active Travel Fund Allocations (GOV.UK) |
Active Travel Innovation Fund
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | GBP 1 million competition; grants up to GBP 100,000 per project |
| Administered by | Active Travel England |
| Who can apply | SMEs and NGOs |
| Status | Active |
| Apply | Innovation Competition (GOV.UK) |
Cycle to Work Scheme
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Type | Tax exemption (salary sacrifice), not a grant |
| Benefit | Employees save 32-42% on bike purchases |
| Administered by | HMRC / employers via approved providers (Cyclescheme, Bike2Work, Green Commute Initiative) |
| Who can apply | Any UK employer can offer to employees |
| Status | Active โ unchanged in 2025 budget, no cap imposed |
| More info | Cycle to Work Scheme Guidance (GOV.UK) |
France
Plan Velo et Marche 2023-2027
AVELO 3 (ADEME)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | EUR 30 million (2023-2026); targets 350 territories including 50 departments and regions |
| Administered by | ADEME (French Agency for Ecological Transition) |
| Who can apply | Peri-urban and rural communities, intercommunalities, departments, regions |
| Status | Active through 2026 |
| Apply | AVELO Dispositifs d’aides (ADEME) |
Green Fund (Fonds Vert) โ Cycling Actions via PCAET
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | EUR 200 million in 2025 for actions registered in adopted PCAETs (climate-air-energy plans), including cycling |
| Administered by | French Government / Prefectures |
| Who can apply | Intercommunalities (EPCIs) with adopted PCAETs |
| Status | Active (2025) |
| More info | ECF: Cycling Growing Steadily in France |
Germany
National Cycling Plan 3.0 (Nationaler Radverkehrsplan 3.0)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Approx. EUR 400 million capital investment (2024 budget figure, subject to cuts); EUR 3.2M/year for non-investment measures (innovation, research, knowledge transfer) |
| Administered by | Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMV) / Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) |
| Who can apply | Municipalities, Lander, research institutions, NGOs |
| Period | 2021-2030 |
| Status | Active |
| Apply | National Cycling Plan 3.0 (BMV) |
| Funding portal | Fahrradportal โ Funding |
Financial Assistance Programme for Innovative Cycling Projects
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Up to 90% grant rate per project |
| Administered by | BALM (Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility) |
| Who can apply | Municipalities, public bodies, associations |
| Status | Active โ applications accepted on rolling basis or specific deadlines |
| Apply | Fahrradportal โ Financial Assistance Programme |
Cycling Network Germany (Radnetz Deutschland)
Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Part of EUR 500 billion special fund (EUR 300B federal, EUR 100B climate/transformation, EUR 100B Lander/local) |
| Eligible activities | Cycling infrastructure eligible within broader transport infrastructure investments |
| Administered by | Federal Ministry of Finance |
| Status | Active (approved 2025) |
| More info | Federal Ministry of Finance โ Special Fund FAQ |
Netherlands
Housing-Linked Cycling Infrastructure Investment
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Up to EUR 1 billion as part of a EUR 2.5 billion mobility package for new housing areas; EUR 1.3 billion committed before 2030 |
| Administered by | Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management |
| Who can apply | Municipalities, provinces |
| Status | Active |
| More info | Dutch Government Commits EUR 1 Billion (road.cc) |
Tour de Force National Cycling Agenda (2020-2027)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Approximately EUR 1 billion in initial investment proposals for national main cycle route network |
| Goal | Increase cycling km by 20% over 10 years |
| Administered by | Cooperation of municipalities, provinces, transport regions, and national government |
| Who can apply | Government bodies at all levels |
| Status | Active (second stage, 2020-2027) |
| More info | Government.nl โ Tour de Force |
Cycling Highways Structural Budget
Tax Incentives
- Commuter allowance: Up to EUR 0.23/km for cycling to work
- Bike purchase: Tax breaks for bike purchase and leasing
- Status: Active
Denmark
National Cycling Infrastructure Fund
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | DKK 520 million (approx. EUR 70M) for cycling network infrastructure along state-owned roads |
| Part of | Green Road Transport Agreement |
| Administered by | Danish Ministry of Transport / Vejdirektoratet |
| Who can apply | Municipalities, state road projects |
| Status | Active |
| More info | Danish Government Cycling Budget (TheMayor.EU) |
Copenhagen 2026 Municipal Cycling Budget
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | DKK 600 million (approx. EUR 80M) โ the largest-ever municipal cycling investment in Copenhagen |
| Administered by | City of Copenhagen |
| Key projects | Bicycle bridge (Osterbro-Refshaleoeen), safe school routes, green wave signals, underground bicycle parking at metro stations |
| Status | Active (2026 budget adopted) |
| More info | Copenhagen Record Cycling Budget (Copenhagen Post) |
E-Bike Charging Infrastructure
Ireland
Active Travel Investment Programme (2026)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | EUR 360 million in 2026 (EUR 290M via NTA for walking/cycling infrastructure + EUR 70M for Greenways) |
| Target | 200 km of infrastructure delivered in 2026 |
| Administered by | National Transport Authority (NTA) / Department of Transport |
| Who can apply | Local authorities across Ireland |
| Cumulative | Total government active travel investment since 2020 has surpassed EUR 1 billion, delivering 600+ km of infrastructure |
| Status | Active โ 2026 allocations published |
| Apply | NTA Active Travel Investment Grants 2026 |
| Announcement | Ministers Announce EUR 360M (Gov.ie) |
Spain
Sustainable Mobility Package 2025
E-Bike Purchase Aid and Public Rental Systems
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | EUR 40 million for e-bike purchase subsidies and bike-share expansion |
| Administered by | Spanish Government (Ministry of Transport / IDAE) |
| Who can apply | Citizens (purchase subsidies), municipalities (bike-share systems) |
| Status | Announced September 2024 |
| More info | EUR 40M for E-Bikes (EU Urban Mobility Observatory) |
EU Recovery Fund Cycling Infrastructure (Use-or-Lose)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Approximately EUR 1.5 billion distributed 2021-2022 to municipalities for cycling/green mobility |
| Administered by | Spanish Ministry of Transport |
| Status | Under review โ municipalities that have not completed 25% of works risk returning funds |
| More info | Spain Tells Cities to Use or Lose EU Funds (Euronews) |
Regional E-Bike Subsidies
| Region | Program | Subsidy |
|---|
| Madrid | Plan Mueve 2025 | Up to EUR 600 (50% of cost) |
| Galicia | eBici 2025 | EUR 500-700 |
| Islas Baleares | Regional subsidy | Up to EUR 500 (standard) / EUR 750 (adapted bikes) |
Belgium
Flanders Cycling Infrastructure Investment
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | EUR 345 million from EU RRF for 139 km new bike lanes + refurbishment of 1,351 km |
| Annual investment | Approx. EUR 300 million from central government (EUR 47.9 per capita), plus additional EUR 100 million during the current legislative term |
| By 2029 | Infrastructure management/upkeep rises to EUR 1.4 billion/year |
| Administered by | Flemish Government (Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer) |
| Who can apply | Flemish municipalities, provinces |
| Status | Active |
| More info | Cycling Infrastructure of the Flemish Region (European Commission) |
Expanded Municipal Bicycle Fund (from 2026)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Focus | Close cycling network gaps |
| Administered by | Flemish Government |
| Who can apply | Local authorities in Flanders |
| Status | Significantly expanded from 2026 onward |
| More info | Flanders Challenges Netherlands (ECF) |
National Cycling Strategy
Italy
PNRR Cycling Infrastructure
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | EUR 600 million for cycling infrastructure; EUR 943 million in loans under the General Plan of Cycling Mobility |
| Status | Active but severely underspent โ only 11.5% (EUR 53.8M) of PNRR cycling funds spent. Tourist cycle paths at just 4.5% expenditure (EUR 12M of EUR 266.57M) |
| Deadline risk | Funds must be spent by August 2026 or risk reallocation |
| More info | Cycle Paths: Italy Is Behind (FIRSTonline) |
Ecobonus for Cycles and Motorcycles (2024-2026)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | EUR 30 million allocated for 2024-2026 |
| Per purchase | Up to 40% of vehicle list price (max EUR 4,000) for electric/hybrid cycles with scrapping of an older vehicle |
| Administered by | Italian Government (Ministry of Enterprise) |
| Who can apply | Individual citizens |
| Status | Active โ available from 18 March 2025 |
| More info | Ecobonus Italy (EU Urban Mobility Observatory) |
Nordic Countries
Sweden โ Stadsmiljoavtal (Urban Environment Agreements)
Norway โ National Transport Plan 2025-2036
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | NOK 95.2 billion total for 2025 budget (all transport); NOK 500 million earmarked in the initial six-year period for road safety for children and young people (cycling/walking) |
| Administered by | Norwegian Ministry of Transport / Statens vegvesen |
| Who can apply | National and municipal road authorities |
| Status | Active (plan approved 2024) |
| Summary | National Transport Plan 2025-2036 (regjeringen.no) |
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | EUR 2.5 million/year from 2025 (increased from EUR 1M/year) for local authorities and NGOs |
| Additional | EUR 113 million reserved in 2022 budget for public transport/walking/cycling; EUR 53 million for sustainable transport promotion (2022-2024) |
| Administered by | Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) / Ministry of Transport |
| Who can apply | Local authorities, non-profit organisations |
| Status | Active |
| More info | Nordic Cycling Policy: Finland (Nordregio) |
United States
Important note: The current US administration has initiated a review and freeze of many cycling and pedestrian grants awarded under the previous administration. In March 2025, the US DOT ordered an immediate freeze on all competitively awarded grants made after January 2021 that include green infrastructure, bike infrastructure, and EV infrastructure. By September 2025, the department began pulling trail and bike grants it deemed “hostile to cars.” Formula-based programs (TAP, CMAQ) distributed through states are less vulnerable. State-level programs are generally unaffected and represent the most reliable path for cycling infrastructure funding in the US.
Federal Programs
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | $5 billion total over 5 years (FY 2022-2026). FY 2025: $982 million awarded to 521 communities. Approximately $1 billion remains for FY 2026 |
| Grant types | Planning and Demonstration Grants ($296M in FY25) and Implementation Grants ($687M in FY25) |
| Administered by | US DOT |
| Who can apply | Metropolitan planning organisations, political subdivisions of a state, federally recognised tribal governments, multijurisdictional groups |
| Status | FY 2025 awards announced December 2025. FY 2026 NOFO not yet released. Subject to administration review |
| Apply | SS4A Program Page |
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | ~$1.3 billion per year nationally |
| Match funding | 80% federal / 20% local match |
| Administered by | FHWA, distributed through State DOTs and MPOs |
| Who can apply | Local governments, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, school districts, tribal governments, nonprofits responsible for local transportation safety |
| Eligible projects | Pedestrian and bicycle facilities, recreational trails, safe routes to school, community improvements, environmental mitigation |
| Deadlines | Vary by state/MPO (e.g., Arkansas: April 30, 2026; Michigan SEMCOG: June 17, 2026) |
| Status | Active โ formula-based, less susceptible to political targeting |
| More info | FHWA Transportation Alternatives Fact Sheet |
Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Up to $44.55 million (FY 2024 NOFO); construction grants require minimum $15M project cost |
| Match funding | Up to 80% federal share (100% for high-poverty areas) |
| Administered by | FHWA |
| Who can apply | Regional, local, or tribal governments; MPOs; multijurisdictional groups |
| Status | This is the most cycling-specific federal program. FY 2024 awards announced. FY 2025 status uncertain โ high risk under current administration review |
| Apply | FHWA ATIIP Page |
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | ~$2.7 billion/year (FY 2025 and FY 2026) |
| Match funding | 80% federal / 20% local match |
| Administered by | FHWA, distributed through State DOTs and MPOs |
| Who can apply | State and local governments in nonattainment and maintenance areas for ozone, CO, or particulate matter |
| Eligible projects | Bicycle/pedestrian facilities, shared micromobility (bikesharing, scooters), transit improvements |
| Deadlines | Vary by region (e.g., East-West Gateway: February 6, 2026) |
| Status | Active โ formula-based, less susceptible to political targeting |
| More info | FHWA CMAQ Page |
Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Up to $607 million available for FY 2024-2026 combined |
| Grant types | Planning Grants and Capital Construction Grants |
| Administered by | US DOT / FHWA |
| Who can apply | States, local governments, federally recognised tribal governments, MPOs, nonprofit organisations |
| Status | Subject to administration review; IRA-funded components particularly at risk |
| Apply | RCN Program Page |
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | ~$2.4 billion available in FY 2026 NOFO; over $18 billion awarded across 18 rounds historically |
| Administered by | US DOT |
| Who can apply | State, local, and tribal governments; transit and port authorities; MPOs |
| Status | FY 2026 NOFO published December 2025. Rebranded from RAISE to BUILD under current administration. Cycling-only projects unlikely to be funded under current priorities |
| Apply | FY 2026 BUILD NOFO |
Key State Programs
California โ Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 7
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | ~$275 million (statewide component) + ~$46 million (MTC regional component) |
| Match funding | No local match required for statewide grants. Minimum 25% of funds must benefit disadvantaged communities |
| Administered by | California Transportation Commission (CTC) / Caltrans |
| Who can apply | Cities, counties, regional transportation agencies, transit operators, schools/school districts, tribal governments |
| Deadline | Statewide application expected June 15, 2026. Regional cycles vary (e.g., SANDAG: $20.7M available, $250K minimum) |
| Status | Active. CalBike advocating for additional $200M in the 2026 state budget |
| Apply | CTC ATP Page |
New York โ Active Transportation Grant Program (TAP-CMAQ)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | $97.4 million |
| Match funding | 80% federal / 20% local match required |
| Administered by | New York State DOT (NYSDOT) |
| Who can apply | Municipalities, counties, regional planning agencies |
| Eligible projects | Safe routes to school, on/off-road bike/ped facilities, rail-trail conversions, boulevard-style road conversions |
| Deadline | March 12, 2026 |
| Apply | NYSDOT TAP-CMAQ Application Portal |
Washington โ Pedestrian & Bicycle Program + Sandy Williams Connecting Communities
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| PBP Funding | $49.38 million for 2025-2027 biennium (97 applications received totaling $345.9M in requests) |
| SWCCP Funding | $15.8 million in 2025; now permanent at $12.5M/year. $36.9 million distributed to 41 projects over three cycles |
| Match funding | No matching funds required for SWCCP. At least 35% of PBP funds prioritised for high-equity-need populations |
| Administered by | Washington State DOT (WSDOT) |
| Who can apply | Local governments, tribal governments, transit agencies |
| PBP Deadline | April 15, 2026 |
| Apply | WSDOT Pedestrian & Bicycle Program |
| Apply (SWCCP) | Sandy Williams Connecting Communities |
Oregon โ Pedestrian & Bicycle Strategic Fund + Safe Routes to School
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | $45 million (Ped/Bike Strategic Fund) + $10 million (SRTS infrastructure). FY 2025 SRTS cycle: 28 projects, $31M total investment |
| Administered by | Oregon DOT (ODOT) |
| Who can apply | Local governments, school districts, tribal governments |
| Deadline | SRTS Education, Construction, and Technical Assistance grants expected to open spring 2026 |
| Apply | ODOT Pedestrian & Bicycle Strategic Fund |
Colorado โ Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Options Fund (MMOF)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Varies by Transportation Planning Region (TPR) |
| Match funding | 50% local match required (reduced/eliminated for some communities) |
| Administered by | Colorado DOT (CDOT), distributed through 15 TPRs |
| Who can apply | Local governments, transit agencies, MPOs |
| Eligible projects | Bicycle, pedestrian, ride sharing, transit, GHG mitigation projects |
| Deadline | Next call (FY 2027-2029) anticipated early 2026. Note: FY 2026 budgets reduced due to state deficit |
| Apply | CDOT MMOF Page |
Minnesota โ Active Transportation Program
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Planning Assistance | Up to $1M/year in consultant support (2025-2027); no matching funds required |
| Infrastructure grants | Amount varies by solicitation cycle |
| Administered by | Minnesota DOT (MnDOT) |
| Who can apply | All Minnesota communities |
| Grant types | Planning Assistance, Engineering Studies, Infrastructure, Demonstration Projects, Non-infrastructure programming |
| Deadline | Planning Assistance: January 16, 2026. Infrastructure solicitation expected summer 2026 |
| Apply | MnDOT Active Transportation Planning |
Massachusetts โ Complete Streets Funding Program
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | FY 2025 Round 1: $4.5 million to 11 communities |
| Per project | Up to $50,000 for technical assistance; up to $400,000 for construction |
| Match funding | 40% local match required |
| Administered by | Massachusetts DOT (MassDOT) |
| Who can apply | Massachusetts municipalities (must first pass a Complete Streets Policy and develop a Prioritisation Plan) |
| Status | Active and ongoing |
| Apply | MassDOT Complete Streets |
Canada
Federal Programs
Active Transportation Fund (ATF)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | $400 million (first round) + up to $500 million (second round for capital projects) |
| Administered by | Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (formerly Infrastructure Canada) |
| Who can apply | Municipal, local, and regional governments; provincial/territorial governments; public sector bodies; not-for-profit organisations; Indigenous governing bodies |
| Eligible projects | New construction and enhancement of sidewalks, bikeways, multi-use trails, pedestrian bridges; active transportation planning |
| Minimum Indigenous allocation | At least 10% allocated to Indigenous populations/communities |
| Status | Active โ Canada’s first permanent dedicated federal funding for active transportation. Second round applications closed February 26, 2025 (Indigenous applicants: April 9, 2025). Results being communicated |
| Apply | Active Transportation Fund |
Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | $3 billion/year permanently beginning FY 2026-27 |
| Administered by | Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada |
| Eligible activities | Active transportation eligible as part of transit connectivity projects |
| Status | Active โ historic permanent public transit funding announced July 2024 |
| More info | Canada Public Transit Fund |
Provincial Programs
British Columbia โ Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | $24 million in latest round (53 infrastructure projects + 9 network plans) |
| Per project | Up to $500,000 for infrastructure; up to $50,000 for network plans |
| Administered by | BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure |
| Who can apply | Indigenous, local, and regional governments in BC |
| Status | 2025/2026 intake currently paused pending program review (expected fall 2025). Previous rounds remain funded |
| Apply | BC Active Transportation Grants |
Quebec โ Veloce III Program
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | $21 million (CAD) |
| Administered by | Quebec Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility |
| Who can apply | Eligible organisations managing portions of the Route Verte or connected regional cycling networks |
| Three components | Development/completion of Route Verte and regional networks; quality improvement of infrastructure; maintenance of Route Verte and branches |
| Deadline | Next Route Verte call expected by end of 2025, for projects starting April 1, 2026 |
| Apply | Aide financiere โ La Route verte |
Ontario
- No dedicated provincial cycling infrastructure grant program currently active
- #CycleON Strategy (20-year vision from 2013) continues but has no recent dedicated cycling grant fund
- Best option: Apply to the federal Active Transportation Fund or include cycling components in broader municipal infrastructure funding (OCIF, SPIF)
- #CycleON Action Plan 2.0
Alberta
- No dedicated provincial cycling grant program
- Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF): $800M total (can include active transportation but competes with all other priorities)
- Best option: Apply to the federal Active Transportation Fund
- Alberta Grants and Funding for Municipalities
Asia-Pacific
Singapore โ Islandwide Cycling Network
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Over SGD $1 billion (approx. USD $750 million) |
| Target | 1,000 km by 2026 (covering 8 in 10 HDB residents), 1,300 km by 2030, full islandwide coverage by 2040 |
| Administered by | Land Transport Authority (LTA) โ government-led, not a competitive grant |
| Status | Active โ LTA directly plans and constructs |
| More info | LTA Cycling Infrastructure |
Japan โ Good Cycle Japan / National Cycle Routes
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Administered by | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) |
| Current network | 6 designated National Cycle Routes (Shimanami Kaido, Biwaichi, Tsukuba Kasumigaura, Tottori, Pacific Coastline, Tokyo Bay) |
| Funding model | No single competitive grant โ funding flows through prefectural road budgets and MLIT general allocations |
| Coming up | Japan hosts Velo-city 2027 in Ehime Prefecture. New cycling regulations (fines for violations) take effect April 2026 |
| More info | Good Cycle Japan โ MLIT |
New Zealand โ National Land Transport Programme
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | NZD $460 million allocated for walking and cycling (2024-2027) |
| Status | Significantly curtailed. The incoming government paused the NZD $305 million Transport Choices Programme. The new national transport plan states “no available funding for new projects” for walking and cycling. Only committed/in-progress projects continue |
| Active alternative | Bloomberg BICI grant of USD $400K active in Wellington through March 2026 |
| More info | Waka Kotahi Walking & Cycling |
South Korea โ National Bicycle Network
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Existing network | 1,757 km Four Rivers cycling path network (completed 2015); Seoul has 1,337 km of bicycle paths |
| Funding model | Municipal budgets; no dedicated national cycling grant program in English-language sources |
| Status | Maintenance phase for national network. Seoul continues expanding via Ttareungyi (Seoul Bike) bike-share system |
| More info | Cycling in South Korea |
China โ National Bicycle Greenway Network
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Target | 60,000+ km of bike lanes across major urban areas |
| Funding trend | ~30% increase in cycling-condition funding over five years. Guangzhou allocated CNY 28.95M (USD $4M) in 2025 for road space optimisation including cycling |
| Funding model | Centrally planned, funded through municipal budgets โ not a competitive grant program |
| Status | Active. Over 120 cities have public bicycle services. Bike-sharing sector generates ~USD $5.63 billion annually |
| More info | ITDP โ Chinese City Cycling Infrastructure |
India
Smart Cities Mission โ Cycling Component (CONCLUDED)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funded | Part of INR 1.64 lakh crore (~USD $20 billion) Smart Cities investment. 1,740 km of cycle tracks built across 100 cities |
| Status | Closed. Mission officially concluded 31 March 2025. 94% of projects completed. No successor cycling-specific program announced |
| More info | Smart Cities Mission |
Bloomberg BICI โ Pimpri-Chinchwad
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | USD $400,000 |
| Status | Active through March 2026 |
Toyota Mobility Foundation โ Varanasi
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Part of USD $9 million global program |
| Status | Finalists testing solutions 2024-2025; final implementation funding in 2026 |
Latin America
Colombia โ Bogota Cycling Investment
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Invested to date | Over USD $130 million in protected bike lanes |
| Network | 550+ km of cycle paths โ the largest network in Latin America |
| 2026 plans | Full replacement of 1,600 signalling barriers, expansion of Escuela de la Bici to 39 permanent points across 20 districts, 50 new food/repair vendors along Ciclovia |
| Status | Active |
| More info | Bogota Ciclovia 2026 |
C40 Cities Finance Facility โ Colombian Cities Bike-Share
Brazil
World Bank โ Bahia State Sustainable Infrastructure
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | USD $200 million Development Policy Loan (approved April 2025) |
| Cycling component | Includes cycling promotion measures and training of at least 1,000 women in bicycle use by June 2027 |
| Status | Active |
| More info | World Bank โ Bahia Infrastructure |
Brazil Electromobility Multiphase Program
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | USD $500 million (Phase 1, approved December 2025) |
| Cycling component | Component 1 (USD $490M) includes bike lanes and accessibility improvements alongside e-bus infrastructure |
| Status | Active |
| More info | World Bank โ Brazil Electromobility |
Bloomberg BICI โ Fortaleza
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | USD $1 million (grand prize winner) |
| Status | Active through March 2026 |
Mexico
FIMOCYT โ State of Mexico
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | MXN $113 million (approx. USD $6.3 million) |
| Split | 60% for infrastructure and maintenance, 40% for road safety awareness |
| Projects | Four new bike lanes and six safe crossings |
| Status | Active |
| More info | State of Mexico Bike Lane Investment |
FONACIPE โ Mexico City
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Project-based; individual projects ~USD $800,000 |
| Administered by | Mexico City government (CDMX) |
| Status | Active โ Mexico City continues expanding cycling network alongside Ecobici bike-share |
| More info | Ecobici Cycle Paths |
Chile โ Santiago Metropolitan Bikeway
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Target | 800+ km of interconnected bikeways in the Santiago Metropolitan Region |
| Supported by | World Bank GFDT grant for institutional and financial design |
| Status | Active (design/planning phase) |
| More info | World Bank GFDT Grantees |
IDB / Green Climate Fund E-Mobility Program (Regional)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | USD $450 million in concessional loans and grants across 9 LAC countries (Barbados, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay) |
| Cycling-specific | 22% (~USD $98 million) specifically for micro-mobility infrastructure including cycling lanes, docking stations, and pedestrian streets |
| Specific projects | Manaus, Brazil: 2,221 km of bike paths (PROSAMIN III); Mendoza, Argentina: 81.5 km of metropolitan bike paths (DAMI II) |
| Status | Active |
| More info | IDB E-Mobility Program |
Middle East
UAE / Dubai โ Cycle City 2040
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | Part of Dh170 billion (USD $46 billion) national transport plan |
| Key projects | THE LOOP: 93 km climate-controlled cycling/walking highway. Dubai targets 1,000+ km of cycling tracks by 2030 |
| Abu Dhabi | 1,270 km of new cycling pathways; 5 major bike track projects underway in 2025 |
| Funding model | Government-led โ not a competitive grant |
| Status | Active โ construction ongoing |
| More info | THE LOOP โ URB, Dubai Cycle City 2040 |
Saudi Arabia โ National Cycling Strategy
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | USD $200 million budget allocation to enhance cycling accessibility and safety across major cities |
| Key project | Sports Boulevard, Riyadh: 135 km boulevard with 220+ km of cycling paths, 123 km of horse trails, 4.4 million sqm of green space. Phase 1 (83 km) opened February 2025 |
| Additional | Riyadh Bike Network: ~350 km of cycling tracks |
| Administered by | Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services |
| Funding model | Government-led (Vision 2030 mega-project portfolio) |
| Status | Active |
| More info | Sports Boulevard |
Africa
Active transport funding in Africa is primarily channelled through multilateral organisations and philanthropy rather than domestic government programs.
Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility (PAAPAM)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Administered by | UNEP, UN-Habitat, WHO |
| Countries | Implementation in 10+ countries starting 2025; initial capacity-building in Ghana, Malawi, Cameroon, Morocco, and Kenya |
| Type | Technical assistance, institutional capacity building, policy support |
| Status | Active (Year 1: country assessments and stakeholder mapping in 2025) |
| More info | PAAPAM โ UN-Habitat, PAAPAM โ UNEP |
Bloomberg BICI Cities in Africa
| City | Country | Funding | Status |
|---|
| Mombasa | Kenya | USD $400,000 | Active through March 2026 |
| Quelimane | Mozambique | USD $400,000 | Active through March 2026 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | USD $400,000 | Active through March 2026 |
Kenya โ Kisumu Sustainable Mobility Plan
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funded by | World Bank, with UN-Habitat and ITDP support |
| Target | 100 km walkways, 31 km cycling tracks, 400-bicycle bike-share scheme |
| Progress | 8.1 km of cycle-friendly infrastructure underway |
| Status | Active (first phase under construction) |
South Africa โ Cape Town NMT Strategy
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Economic case | Cost-benefit analysis shows potential benefits of ZAR 24 billion with BCR of 8.0 |
| Current mode share | Approximately 0.7% cycling |
| Status | Policy exists but implementation is limited. South Africa’s 2025/26 transport budget (ZAR 97.4 billion) is overwhelmingly focused on roads, ports, and rail. No dedicated national cycling infrastructure funding |
International and Multilateral Programs
World Bank โ Global Facility to Decarbonize Transport (GFDT)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Type | Multi-donor trust fund with dedicated Active Mobility Window |
| Supported by | Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (EUR 500,000 earmarked for cycling) |
| Active cycling grants | Chile: Santiago bikeway design; Indonesia: NMT/BRT integration in Greater Medan and Bandung; Peru: cycling corridor masterplans; Bosnia & Herzegovina: Giro di Ciro 250 km greenway roadmap |
| Who can apply | World Bank operational teams (grants support government-led projects in client countries) |
| Tool | CyclingMAX (released 2025 with ITDP) โ web-based platform to assess cycling network value in LMICs |
| Status | Active |
| More info | GFDT Homepage, GFDT Grantees |
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Type | Technical Assistance grants for sustainable transport through NMT promotion |
| Recent projects | Vientiane, Laos: NMT investment; Metro Manila: Tutubi bicycle-sharing; Pakistan: sustainable transport diagnostics (2025); Regional: “Promoting Green Transportation in Asia and the Pacific” |
| Who can apply | ADB developing member countries (through government requests) |
| Status | Active (ongoing portfolio) |
| More info | ADB Sustainable Transport |
Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure (BICI)
The most significant dedicated global cycling infrastructure grant program currently active:
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Total funding | USD $4.6 million across 10 cities worldwide |
| Grand prize | USD $1 million โ Fortaleza, Brazil |
| 9 grants (USD $400K each) | Addis Ababa, Bogota, Lisbon, Milan, Mombasa, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Quelimane, Tirana, Wellington |
| Support includes | Funding + technical assistance on project development, cycling facility design, data collection, and resident engagement |
| Administered by | Bloomberg Philanthropies, in partnership with the Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) |
| Status | Active through March 2026 |
| More info | Bloomberg BICI, BICI Selected Cities |
Toyota Mobility Foundation โ Sustainable Cities Challenge
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Total funding | USD $9 million across three host cities |
| Venice, Italy | USD $3 million. Cycling-specific finalists include UrbanTide x Love to Ride (behaviour change) and Bikeloop (smart bike parking) |
| Detroit, USA | Separate challenge track |
| Varanasi, India | Separate challenge track |
| Timeline | Finalists testing solutions 2024-2025; final implementation funding in 2026 |
| Who can apply | Innovators and solution providers (competitive application through host city challenges) |
| Status | Active (finalist testing phase) |
| More info | TMF Sustainable Cities Challenge |
UN Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026-2035)
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Launched | Early 2026 |
| Focus | Active mobility (walking and cycling) as a core pillar |
| Significance | Creates a 10-year global policy framework for cycling investment |
| More info | UN Decade of Sustainable Transport |
Global Environment Facility (GEF) โ UrbanShift
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Funding | USD $480 million in GEF grants + nearly $5 billion in co-financing across 90+ cities in 33 countries |
| Administered by | GEF Secretariat (implemented by UNEP, UNDP, World Bank, ADB) |
| Who can apply | GEF-eligible countries through GEF agencies |
| Note | No standalone cycling program โ cycling funded as part of integrated sustainable city projects |
| Status | Active (GEF-8 cycle runs through June 2026; total $5.33 billion โ record level) |
| More info | GEF Sustainable Cities, UrbanShift |
Key Upcoming Deadlines
| Program | Location | Deadline | Funding Available |
|---|
| Horizon Europe โ Walking & Cycling | EU | 4 Sep 2025 | EUR 12M |
| Horizon Europe โ Cyclist/Pedestrian Safety | EU | 20 Jan 2026 | TBD |
| MnDOT Active Transportation Planning | Minnesota, USA | 16 Jan 2026 | $1M/year |
| CMAQ (East-West Gateway) | Missouri/Illinois, USA | 6 Feb 2026 | Varies |
| NY Active Transportation (TAP-CMAQ) | New York, USA | 12 Mar 2026 | $97.4M |
| WA Pedestrian & Bicycle Program | Washington, USA | 15 Apr 2026 | $49.4M |
| AR Transportation Alternatives | Arkansas, USA | 30 Apr 2026 | Varies |
| CA ATP Cycle 7 (statewide) | California, USA | ~15 Jun 2026 | ~$275M |
| MI SEMCOG TAP | Michigan, USA | 17 Jun 2026 | Varies |
| OR SRTS Grants | Oregon, USA | Spring 2026 | ~$31M+ |
| MN Infrastructure Grants | Minnesota, USA | Summer 2026 | TBD |
| CO MMOF (FY 2027-2029) | Colorado, USA | Early 2026 | TBD |
Summary: Largest Programs by Funding
| Program | Country/Region | Funding |
|---|
| EU Social Climate Fund | EU-wide | EUR 86.7 billion (cycling eligible) |
| ERDF / Cohesion Funds | EU-wide | Billions (30-37% for low-carbon) |
| CEF Transport | EU-wide | EUR 25.8 billion total |
| Plan Velo et Marche | France | EUR 2 billion |
| Netherlands Housing-Cycling | Netherlands | EUR 1 billion |
| Road Safety Program | Australia | $968 million (AUD) |
| Spain Sustainable Mobility | Spain | EUR 878 million |
| Consolidated Active Travel Fund | UK (England) | GBP 626 million |
| Singapore Islandwide Network | Singapore | SGD 1 billion+ |
| Italy PNRR | Italy | EUR 600 million |
| Canada ATF | Canada | $500 million (CAD) |
| IDB E-Mobility (cycling component) | Latin America / Caribbean | USD $98 million |
| GEF UrbanShift | Global (33 countries) | USD $480 million |
| Ireland Active Travel | Ireland | EUR 360 million/year |
| California ATP | California, USA | $275 million |
| Saudi Cycling Strategy | Saudi Arabia | USD $200 million |
| National Active Transport Fund | Australia | $100 million (AUD) |
The Data That Makes Applications Win
The funding is there. The competition for it is fierce.
In Australia’s 2024-25 Get NSW Active round, 345 applications sought $287.6 million โ for a pool of $60 million. In Washington state, 97 applications requested $345.9 million for a $49.4 million program. In Italy, only 11.5% of PNRR cycling funds have been spent, partly because cities lack the data to turn plans into projects. In the US, billions in authorised federal funding sit frozen because projects couldn’t demonstrate clear community benefit.
The projects that win funding โ and survive the full delivery cycle โ are the ones backed by comprehensive data: route demand, demographic insights, before/after measurements, and evidence that the infrastructure will be used.
Cities that invest in data collection alongside infrastructure planning don’t just build better cycling networks. They build the evidence base that wins grants, survives political scrutiny, and justifies the next round of investment.
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