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Welcome to the Bicycle Friendly America Application Portal!
The League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly America℠ (BFA℠) program provides a roadmap, hands-on assistance and recognition for states, communities, universities and businesses. The BFA program is a tool for states, communities, businesses, and universities to make bicycling a real transportation and recreation option for all people
Bicycle Friendly America Awards Programs:
BICYCLE FRIENDLY BUSINESS
- Apply for Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) status!
- Next BFB deadline: March 10, 2026, at 11:59pm PT
- Preview the BFB Application (.pdf) - updated 10/31/25
- Renewing BFB? Duplicate your previous submission into the Spring 2025 submission form here. Learn more.
- The Fall 2025 BFB Awards will be announced in February!
BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
- Apply for Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) status!
- Next BFC deadline: June 17, 2026, at 11:59pm PT
- Preview the 2026 BFC Application (Google Docs) - updated 7/28/25
- Renewing BFC? Duplicate your previous submission into the 2026 submission form here. Learn more.
- The 2025 BFC submission round is closed and announcements will be made in January!
BICYCLE FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY
- Apply for Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) Status!
- Next BFU deadline: August 5, 2026, at 11:59pm PT
- Preview the 2026 BFU Application (.pdf) - updated 10/27/25
- Renewing BFU? Duplicate your previous submission into the 2026 submission form here. Learn more.
Funding & Learning opportunities from the Bicycle Friendly America Program:
COMMUNITY SPARK GRANTS
- Apply for a Community Spark Grant!
- Next Spark Grant deadline: January 27, 2026, at 5:00pm ET
- Learn more about the Community Spark Grants
NEW: ACTIVE MOBILITY LEADERSHIP LAB
- The League of American Bicyclists is accepting applications for its new Active Mobility Leadership Lab. This training opportunity is designed to support local leaders to implement strategies for active mobility and physical activity. Learn more and apply today!
- Apply for the 2026 Active Mobility Leadership Lab!
- Next Leadership Lab application deadline: February 6, 2026 at 11:59pm ET
- Learn more about the Active Mobility Leadership Lab
- Read the Leadership Lab FAQs
Please contact bfa@bikeleague.org with any questions or feedback.
To learn more about the Bicycle Friendly America awards program or application process, please visit http://bikeleague.org/bfa.
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