Lyft has launched a Community Grants Program through its partnership with Healthfirst.
Donor Name: Citi Bike
State: New York
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
The Citi Bike’s official wellness partner, Healthfirst is the presenter of the Reduced Fare Bike Share program and supporter of their equity efforts. Healthfirst is New York’s largest non-profit health insurer, offering access to high-quality, affordable care to its nearly 1.4 million members.
The company’s mission is to put its members first by working closely with care providers & community leaders to address broader issues that can impact health and well-being.
The overarching goal of the program is to extend Lyft’s investment in communities by increasing access to bike share in low-income neighborhoods and underrepresented communities where Citi Bike currently exists and future expansion communities.
Community Grants support programs, events, and activities organized by non-profit & community based organizations that align with Citi Bike’s equity goals.
Example goals for successful grant applications:
- Engage multigenerational, low-income or underrepresented communities to use bike share.
- Use bikes to help break down barriers to reliable transportation, food access, economic opportunity, environmental justice, and health in their communities.
- Encourage community members to sign up for the Reduced Fare Bike Share Program, which can present significant cost savings when compared to a monthly metrocard.
- Conduct outreach and education to promote Citi Bike as a community resource and partner.
- Share the stories of riders and the impact bikeshare has had on their lives & their communities.
- Help people from underrepresented communities feel comfortable taking their 1st ride on a Citi Bike.
Funding Information
- Grant Program will offer 8 Community Grants, in the amount of $10,000 each.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must be a not-for-profit organization that holds a current tax exempt status from the IRS or have a fiscal sponsor.
- Grantees must complete their work within 6 months of receiving grant funds.
- Recipients of the grants will be asked to provide reporting
- Grant recipients are expected to participate in training & workshops with Lyft/Citi Bike
For more information, visit 2022 Community Grants Program.
