Community Human-Powered and Public Transportation Grants

The Community Human-Powered and Public Transportation Grants are offered to support initiatives that encourage the use of non-motorized and public transportation in the city of Muscatine. These grants are designed to improve public health outcomes and reduce environmental impacts by incentivizing projects that promote active transportation options. Human-powered transportation is defined specifically as the use of human muscle power to move individuals or goods and includes methods such as walking and bicycling. Administered by a local funding body serving the Muscatine area, this grant program is particularly focused on encouraging infrastructure and programming that aligns with sustainable transportation goals. This includes, but is not limited to, the construction of bicycle-friendly infrastructure, the implementation of safety measures for non-motorized travelers, and enhancements that make city streets more pedestrian-friendly. All eligible projects must demonstrate a clear potential to increase the use of human-powered or public transportation within Muscatine. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions such as schools, and government entities that are based in Muscatine. Applicants are expected to design projects that are local in scope and that directly serve the Muscatine community. There are no matching fund requirements noted, and funding decisions will be made on a rolling basis until the total pool is depleted. The total grant pool available is $10,000, and there is no published ceiling or floor for individual grant awards, implying that grants may vary significantly depending on the scale and impact of the proposed project. Because the program operates on a rolling basis, applications are reviewed as they are received, and funding will continue until all resources are allocated. The lack of specific award amounts per recipient suggests flexibility in the grantor’s funding strategy. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis, and there is no specific closing date listed. Because this grant does not recur on a fixed annual or multi-year schedule and instead operates on a rolling basis, interested applicants are encouraged to apply early to increase their chances of receiving funding. As no pre-application requirements, evaluation criteria, or contact details are publicly provided, applicants will likely need to reach out to the granting body or consult associated local government portals for submission logistics. Due to the localized nature of the program, this opportunity is not available nationwide and is limited strictly to Muscatine-based entities. The program reflects a strategic focus on improving environmental and public health outcomes through transportation initiatives tailored to the needs of a specific community.