Walk Bike Roll Mini Grant Program

Eligibility and requirements

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  Eligibility criteria

  • Grants are available to all public elementary and secondary schools located in the City of Vancouver. 
  • There is a limit of one grant per school or annex.
  • Projects must take place from January 1 to June 12, 2026.Information icon Walking School Bus and Bike Bus programs taking place earlier in the school year are also eligible.
  • Projects must be supported by the school administration.
  • Projects must be free, accessible, and welcoming to all students.
  • Projects must be delivered in Vancouver to Vancouver residents.
  • Projects must focus on the promotion, education, or encouragement of active transportation to and from school. This grant is not for sports-related activities.
  • Funding may not be used for new infrastructure on school grounds (for example, bike or scooter racks). If you are interested in requesting infrastructure for your school, contact VSB Sustainability directly for these requests.

  Examples of eligible activities

  • Walking School Bus or Bike Bus programs
  • Celebration or promotional events such as Bike and Walk to School Week
  • Active transportation skills and safety training 
  • Bicycle, scooter, or skateboard repair workshops 
  • Bicycle or skateboard lending library 
  • Active travel field trips 
  • Food and prize incentives to enhance your events

  How projects are prioritized

  Information icon Projects that build capacity for the school community to grow and sustain an active transportation and transit culture will be given preference.

  We encourage teachers, parents or guardians, students, and community partners to collaborate on all projects and activities where feasible.

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  Reporting requirements

  Schools that receive a 2025 to 2026 Walk Bike Roll Mini Grant are required to complete a short report using the template provided below. The report must be submitted by June 12, 2026. A minimum of 3 photos showing participants must be submitted, along with photo consent forms.

  • Walk Bike Roll Mini Grants reporting template – General projects Word file (108 KB)
  • Walk Bike Roll Mini Grants reporting template – Walking School Bus and Bike Bus Word file (112 KB)
  • City of Vancouver photo release form PDF file (2 MB)