That may work, however, it looks like they are more interested in funding Bike paths, trails, and bridges, and they don't seem to specifically mention bike lanes nor does their fancy brochure make mention of them.  The Mon River Trail has received a grant from them.

The Advocacy grant (e.g., Ciclovia) may be interesting to consider, too; it doesn't cover general operating costs, though.

-Jonathan

On 8/17/2010 2:01 PM, Frank Gmeindl wrote:
Jonathan,

Thanks for reading the criteria carefully: which I didn't.  I guess the lockers are out.  Perhaps we could approach the City about funding 58% of the Mon Blvd bike lane currently estimated at $24K and applying to Bikes Belong for the remaining $10K or 42%.

Frank

On Aug 17, 2010, at 1:50 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote:

There are some things to consider.  According to http://www.bikesbelong.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/grant-seekers-guide/ a "facilities grant would not consider Bike Racks, shelters, or lockers."  Moreover, a Bikes Belong Grant only "will not consider grant requests in which our funding would amount to 50% or more of the project budget" so we would need funding from other sources like the State, City or Sponsors.  Also, "support letters from the local bicycle industry would be KEY to" our "proposal.  Letters from Bikes Belong members—retailers and suppliers—will strengthen your application."

-Jonathan

On 8/17/2010 11:18 AM, Frank Gmeindl wrote:
Bicycle Board Members,

This is about a $10K grant opportunity.  If some of you would help me write the application, I would like to submit one to purchase bike lockers for all of the City parking garages.  There are two application deadlines coming up: August 27 and November 30.  If we jumped on it right now, we might be able to make the August 27 deadline but the November 30 deadline is probably more attainable.  

We don't have to apply for bike lockers.  If you would like to apply for something else, there are two categories: facilities and advocacy.  Our application would only have to fit the criteria.

Please reply if you're interested.  

Frank Gmeindl
Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles



Begin forwarded message:

From: "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig@mail.wvu.edu>
Date: August 16, 2010 5:07:55 PM EDT
To: "Kimberly Zaph" <Kimberly.Zaph@mail.wvu.edu>
Cc: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl@comcast.net>, "Frank Gmeindl" <bikemorgantown@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: grant possibility??

Kim
 
thanks, looks interesting.  I will forward this to the Bike Board for their consideration. 
 
Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director
Department of Transportation and Parking
West Virginia University
Post Office Box 6561
1112 Van Voorhis
Morgantown, West Virginia 26506
304-293-9095 (o)
304-293-3939 (f)
 


>>> Kimberly Zaph 8/16/2010 10:42 AM >>>
Hello Hugh,
 
I can across this and I thought you might be interested...
 
Kind regards,
Kimberly
 
 
Kimberly A. B. Zaph, MS, CSCS, ACSM HFS
Wellness Program Manager
WVU Division of Human Resources
P. O. Box 6640
One Waterfront Place
Morgantown, WV 26506
(304) 293-8405
(304) 293-7532 (fax)
Kimberly.Zaph@mail.wvu.edu
      


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