Bike Rack Grant Program

The Bike Rack Grant Program is a new initiative of the City of Edwardsville to encourage and facilitate secure and convenient public bike parking near businesses, recreational facilities and other community spaces. Eligible projects that are approved for a grant could receive a reimbursement of up to $925 for the purchase and installation of a bicycle rack on the property of the business or nonprofit organization.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as received and according to funding availability and project needs. The grants will be awarded through a competitive review process administered by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Applications can be printed and emailed to the City's Planning & Zoning Division or filled out and submitted online.

> Printable Application (PDF)
> Online Application

Project Eligibility

• Bike racks are to be purchased and installed for public use.
• There's a limit of one project proposal per applicant.

Ineligible Projects

The following list is not exhaustive, but includes examples of ineligible projects:

• Bicycle racks to be installed for private use
• Projects outside of the City of Edwardsville
• Projects that are underway prior to entering into a grant agreement with the City of Edwardsville
• Requests made for a property not owned by the applicants or that cannot provide express written consent for the installation by the property owner

Review Criteria

The following information is provided as a guide to help applicants identify project characteristics that will be highly scored.

• Scope / Quality / Project readiness: Up to 20 points
  • The project has a well-defined scope and timeline that includes an installation plan for the bike rack in an appropriate location and in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
• Community benefit: Up to 20 points
  • The application demonstrates how the installation will meet current and anticipated demand for bike parking in the proposed location.
• Access to cycling infrastructure: Up to 10 points
  • The proposed bike rack location faces or adjoins existing infrastructure (sidewalks, shared use paths, etc.) to the greatest extent possible.

Additional Details & Contact Information

Please carefully review the application (online or printable version) for additional details, recommended bike racks and checklists for the application, grant award and reimbursement.

The Bike Rack Grant Program debuted in July 2025 upon approval of the Edwardsville City Council. It is an initiative of the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, which works to educate, encourage and facilitate safe, convenient access for pedestrians, cyclists and others throughout Edwardsville.

Questions about the program can be emailed to: planning@cityofedwardsville.com