CCC announces bike safety grants
Posted by Jonathan Maus (Editor) on December 30th, 2005 at 2:09 am
The Community Cycling Center has funding through the Oregon Dept. of Transportation for grants up to $5,000 for “innovative and creative” bike safety programs that “incorporate a strong educational element.”
Applications are due Feb 23.
For more information or to receive your application packet, contact Jen Robinson with your name, name of your agency/ organization, full postal address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
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