To be considered for PayDirt funding for 2025, organizations will be recommended and vetted by our partners in each region. Recommended organizations will be invited to apply to a participating brand for funding, and PayDirt will facilitate communication and promotion with organizations who have a project funded. We won’t be doing an open application period in 2025 due to the volume of high-quality requests from past years that we would like to recognize and fund.
WHAT
PayDirt funds groups, projects, programs, and events that aim to improve access to riding bicycles.
WHO
501(c)3 Non-profits and NGOs
Grassroots organizations/clubs/groups
Individuals (i.e. trailbuilders, community organizers, visionaries)
WHERE
PayDirt is an international fund, so we fund projects from all parts of the world.
WHEN
We won’t be doing an open application period in 2025 due to the volume of high-quality requests from past years that we would like to recognize and fund. Check back in 2026 for the next update on applications.
PROJECT EXAMPLES
- New trail or path construction projects
- Trail/pathway maintenance, improvement and re-alignment projects
- Educational programs, such as workshops, training for staff, youth programs, etc.
- Race events that have a significant stewardship element to them
- Fundraising events that have a significant stewardship element to them
- Conducting studies or reports that ultimately serve the purpose of increasing access for trails
- Land purchases for public accessibility
- Signage or mapping projects
- Tools and safety equipment
- ...any other ideas? We’re listening.