Western Connecticut Council of Governments
Active Transportation Microgrant Program

Active Transportation Microgrant Program

Active Transportation Microgrant Program

The Connecticut Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Councils of Governments, provide grants for non-infrastructure projects up to $5,000 that support walking, biking, and rolling in Connecticut. The goal of the Active Transportation Microgrant Program is to provide equitable, safe, accessible, and sustainable access to transportation by making conditions safer for people of all ages to walk, bike and roll, thereby encouraging more people to use these healthy and environmentally sustainable modes of travel.

The program is contingent upon available funding and applications will be accepted on a quarterly basis. The program does not require a match from the eligible entity.

Eligible Entities:

  • · Public or Private Schools (K-12)
  • · School Districts
  • · Municipalities
  • · Health Districts (NEW in 2025)
  • · Non-Profit Organizations (501c3)

Eligible Activities:

  • · Bicycle Helmets
  • · Bicycle Locks
  • · Bicycle Lights
  • · Bicycle Maintenance Training and Materials (non- infrastructure only)
  • · Rental of Bicycle Fleets and/or Purchase of Bicycles Including Adaptive Bicycles · League Cycling Instructor Training (LCI)
  • · Programs, Events, and Materials for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Education
  • · Safety Vests for Pedestrians
  • · Scooters (NEW in 2025)
  • · Bicycle and Scooter Racks (NEW in 2025)
  • · Bike Repair Kits (not including cost of construction or installation of kit) (NEW in 2025)
  • · Hand-Held Stop Sign Paddles (NEW in 2025)
  • · Reflective Stickers, Cones, Bike Wheel Spoke Reflectors (NEW in 2025)

Application Guidance

Complete applications are to be sent to Kristin Floberg at kfloberg@westcog.org by the following deadlines:

  • · Quarter 1: March 10, 2025
  • · Quarter 2: June 9, 2025
  • · Quarter 3: September 8, 2025
  • · Quarter 4: December 1, 2025

Program guidelines and blank applications can be found on CTDOT’s webpage.