Grants totaling $100,000 are available to Solano County cities, school districts, schools and community-based organizations from the Safe Routes to School Program.

The application period opens June 1 and closes at 5 p.m. July 15. Awardees will be notified by Sept. 15.

The Micro-Grant Program funds and supports small-scale bike and pedestrian projects and programs that encourage walking and biking, improve safety around schools and will be implemented within one year of the grant award.

Source: Solano Safe Routes to School grants available starting June 1