America Walks Community Change Grants 2025

The Community Change Grants program, organized by America Walks and supported by Active People, Healthy Nations and General Motors, is accepting applications for its latest funding round. This initiative aims to empower community champions, organizations, and agencies to advance walkability and movement through innovative and inclusive projects. The program seeks to foster healthy, active, and engaged communities by supporting grassroots efforts that promote safe and enjoyable spaces for walking and physical activity. This cycle of the grant program will award six grants for projects focused on creating active and vibrant communities. Additionally, 15 grants will be funded specifically through support from General Motors for similar initiatives. The program emphasizes the importance of grassroots innovation and collaboration, recognizing that the work of local partners is key to building walkable and movement-friendly communities across the United States. Applications are open to organizations and agencies with creative and impactful project ideas designed to encourage walking and community engagement. Examples of eligible projects include infrastructure improvements, community programming, advocacy efforts, and other initiatives that address local needs for active spaces. Interested applicants should act quickly to submit their proposals. Details about the application process and criteria are available on the America Walks website. This grant opportunity provides a valuable chance for local groups to secure resources to bring meaningful change to their communities.