The QBP Community Grant helps bike shops create real change in their communities through funding retailer-led initiatives that support increasing ridership among diverse and/or underserved populations, youth ridership, bicycle infrastructure, or educational programs.
The $50,000 grant pool is made up of donations from Dealer’s Choice brands, and the QBP Fund. Individual award amounts will vary based on number of selected projects and project scale.
Program Dates
- Applications open: February 18, 2019
- Initial proposal due: March 18, 2019
- Notification of initial proposal results: April 1, 2019
- Full application due: April 15, 2019
- Grants awarded: May 1, 2019
To learn more about the grant or to apply, click here.
About QBP
Quality Bicycle Products is in the business of bikes. From developing and building a diverse portfolio of our own brands to distributing the top names and best products in the industry, we’re doing our part to further bike kind. With distribution centers in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Colorado, Vancouver and Toronto, QBP serves a network of more than 5,000 independent retailers. We strive to be an extraordinary business to partner with and to work for, and we have made good on that goal for over 35 years. From our extensive advocacy efforts to our energy efficient facilities, everything we do is aimed at making the world a better place and getting more butts on bikes. For more information about the QBP Community Grant, visit our website or contact QBP Community Grant Director, Kim Marek at communitygrant@qbp.com.
