Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Mini-Grants

Application Program Information Webinar GranT Information

Last Updated:

July 14, 2026

Type:

Federal

State

Private

Other

Status:

Open; Closes 9/4/26

Status:

Open; Closes 9/4/26

Years Funded:

2026

Annual Program Amount:

Minimum Project Cost:

Annual Award Amount (min):

500 (events reaching fewer than 400 students)

Performance Period:

1 month

Eligible Activities:

Planning

Design

Construction

Match:

Eligible Applicants:

Local Government

School Districts

501(c)(3)

Other

Description

With the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day mini-grants, Safe Routes Partnership honors the legacy of civil rights activist Ruby Bridges by offering $500-$1,000 in funding for events that encourage students to walk to school on that day. Note: For 2026, the anticipated celebration day is November 18.

Eligible Projects

Funds can be used for, but are not limited to, the following ideas:

Incentives and giveaways
Printing costs for posters, handouts, banners
Supplies for students to make banners, posters
StoryWalk Supplies
School Streets events
Stipends for staff/volunteer organizing
Books about Ruby Bridges, activism, anti-bullying, anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion
Guest speakers and presentation
Educational workshops and activities
Art, photo, or essay contests
T-shirts, badges, or other commemorative items (bookmarks, pins, wristbands)
Food and refreshments
Media Roundtable

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Best Practices

Projects must align with the goals of Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day: 1) Promote constructive dialogue about activism, anti-racism, and anti-bullying, 2) Inspire young people to make positive changes in their community, and 3)Encourage students to walk, bike, or roll to school on the day of the event.