Fwd: Opportunity: 2026 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Mini Grant

[Jim Baross]

I expect that many of you already know about 2026 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day mini‑grants.

Jim Baross

CABO President

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From: D11 Active Transportation@DOT <d11acti...@dot.ca.gov>
Date: Thu, Jul 9, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Subject: Opportunity: 2026 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Mini Grant
To: D11 Active Transportation@DOT <d11acti...@dot.ca.gov>
Cc: Calkins, David@DOT <David....@dot.ca.gov>, Araiza, Alexander@DOT <Alexande...@dot.ca.gov>, Hahn, Trey@DOT <Trey...@dot.ca.gov>, Burkholder, Jacob@DOT <Jacob.Bu...@dot.ca.gov>, Vargas, Lazaro@DOT <Lazaro...@dot.ca.gov>

Dear BPAC Members,

 

We’d like to pass on information on a funding opportunity that may be relevant to some of you. Please see the below information from the Safe Routes Partnership. If you have any specific questions, the appropriate contact is Kori Johnson at ko...@saferoutespartnership.org.

 

The Safe Routes Partnership has opened applications for the 2026 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day mini‑grants. Funding supports local events that promote student empowerment, kindness, anti‑racism, and community building.

Grant amounts:
• $500 for schools with under 400 students
• $1,000 for schools with over 400 students

Eligible applicants: Schools, districts, cities, counties, nonprofits, Safe Routes programs, community groups, libraries, PTOs/PTAs, and more.

Priority will go to: First‑time celebrations, communities that haven’t received a 2025 mini-grant, and middle/high school events.

Deadline: September 4, 2026 (11:59 PM Pacific).

Apply or learn more: https://saferoutespartnership.org/2026-ruby-bridges-walk-school-day-application-now-open/

Please feel free to share widely with your networks!

 

Kind regards,

 

~Complete Streets Team