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2. ABOUT THE GRANT PROGRAM

   The City of Edwardsville Bicycle Rack Grant Program (BRG) provides reimbursement for the purchase and installation of bicycle racks within the City of Edwardsville. These projects should facilitate access to secure, convenient bicycle parking within proximity of businesses, schools, parks, recreational facilities, and other community spaces. Once approved, the City will provide a reimbursement of up to $925 per applicant for the purchase and installation of a bicycle rack on the property of the business owner or non-profit. Grants will be reviewed and awarded through a competitive review process administered by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Reimbursement will be provided according to funding availability and project needs.

   Applications are considered on a rolling basis as received. Please note that funds for Bicycle Rack Grants are not guaranteed.

   PROJECT ELIGIBILITY

   • Bike racks are to be purchased and installed for public use.
   • Limit of (1) project proposal per applicant.

   INELIGIBLE PROJECTS

   Although the following list is not exhaustive, ineligible projects generally include:

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

   REVIEW CRITERIA

   Criteria for review of grant applications is provided below. This information is provided to help applicants identify the characteristics of projects that will be highly scored. Due to the goal of the Bicycle Rack Grant Program to enhance the utility of existing bicycle infrastructure and to position our infrastructure for future growth, some flexibility and interpretation is reserved for the review committee. As such, the review criteria should be used only as a guide.

   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.
4. BIKE RACK RECOMMENDATIONS
   
6. 2025-2026 BIKE RACK GRANT APPLICATION

   PROJECT CONTACT: The project contact is responsible for signing the completed application. Please provide the name of the group member who will be the contact for the project if it is funded:

8. NAME*
10. ADDRESS*
12. PHONE*
13. EMAIL ADDRESS*
15. PROPOSED LOCATION: Please provide information about the proposed location of the bike rack. Provide a map with the exact location of the bike rack.
17. BUSINESS/SCHOOL/PARK NAME*
19. ADDRESS*
20. MAP
22. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Describe the project, including the following information. Attach additional pages and/or photos as necessary.
24. HOW WILL THE RACK BE INSTALLED?*
26. HOW WAS THE PROPOSED LOCATION CHOSEN?*
28. HOW WILL THE RACK BE MAINTAINED?*
30. PHOTOS (optional)
31. ADDITIONAL FILES/PAGES (optional)
33. PROJECT TIMELINE: List the anticipated starting and ending dates for your project.
35. START DATE:*
36. END DATE:*
38. (A) PROJECT BUDGET: Provide information as to the anticipated expense of the project. (Attach additional pages if necessary.)
40. MATERIALS/SUPPLIES (description)*
41. VENDOR, STORE CONTACT, PHONE NUMBER & ADDRESS*
43. COST OF MATERIALS/SUPPLIES*
45. EQUIPMENT RENTAL (description)*
46. VENDOR, STORE CONTACT, PHONE NUMBER & ADDRESS*
48. COST OF EQUIPMENT RENTAL*
50. SERVICES (description)*
51. VENDOR, STORE CONTACT, PHONE NUMBER & ADDRESS*
53. COST OF SERVICES*
55. OTHER (description)*

    Type N/A if not applicable

56. VENDOR, STORE CONTACT, PHONE NUMBER & ADDRESS*
58. OTHER COSTS*
60. TOTAL PROJECT COST (A)*

    Total for materials/supplies, equipment rental, services and other expenses.

62. (B) COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS: In-kind donations and volunteer labor are only a match. If volunteers will participate, complete the volunteer pledge section.
64. IN-KIND DONATIONS
65. AMOUNT
67. VOLUNTEER LABOR (at $24.69 per hour)*

    *If volunteer labor will be used, please attach a pledge sheet, below.

68. AMOUNT
70. TOTAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS AMOUNT (B)
72. TOTAL PROJECT COST (A)*
74. TOTAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION (B) -- CANNOT EXCEED A*
76. TOTAL REQUESTED FROM THE CITY OF EDWARDSVILLE (A+B)*
78. VOLUNTEER PLEDGE SHEET

    Please attach a sheet that includes:

    • Volunteer name & signature
    • Volunteer address
    • Total hours pledged by each
    • Total pledge value for each volunteer ($24.69 per hour pledged)
80. APPLICATION CHECKLIST

    1. Bicycle Rack Grant Program Application
    2. Written description of project, including plan for proper installation
    3. Location map of project
    4. Any photos necessary to clarify the scope, nature of or public demand for the project
    5. Two (2) or more quotes from vendors/contractors (if applicable)
    6. Estimate of volunteer hours (if applicable)
81. GRANT AWARD CHECKLIST

    1. Signed Grant Agreement
    2. Signed Right-of-Way Use Agreement (if applicable, requires approval by Public Services Committee and City Council)
82. REIMBURSEMENT CHECKLIST

    1. Contact the Planning Division in Public Works when your project is completed. Photos will be taken of the project to verify completion.
    2. Written request for reimbursement.
    3. Paid invoices or canceled checks.
    4. Final volunteer hours -- signed statement from volunteers indicating hours worked.
    5. Planning staff will prepare a memo for reimbursement request.
    6. A check will be mailed to the applicant.
    7. Reimbursement requests must be received by April 1, 2026.
84. PROJECT CONTACT SIGNATURE

    (Typing your name constitutes a signature for purposes of this program)

85. DATE
    DATE
87. CONTACT INFORMATION

    Questions about the Bike Rack Grant Program can be emailed to: planning@cityofedwardsville.com

89. BPAC REVIEW DATE (Official City Use Only)
90. BPAC RESPONSE (Official City Use Only)
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