Request for Proposals: The JRCF 2026 Community Grants funding cycle is accepting proposals through March 25, 2026

Cycling News

2025 Community Grants Awarded

The Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Community Challenge Grant Awards for the 2025 funding cycle

Middle TN Veloteers Promote STR License Plate

Our friend Bill Anderson and the Middle TN Veloteers promoted the STR license plate recently in the Bike Ride across Wilson County @ the TN State Fair and The Elk River Valley 100 during the Labor Day Weekend. Thanks for your Efforts. Ride Fast, Live Slow and always keep the rubber side down.

Smart Cycling Traffic Skills Courses (2025)

The Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation is offering Smart Cycling instruction at the Blount County Library on these dates in 2025.

Sept 27, 2025

Register now for the September 2025 course

Request for Proposals: The JRCF 2026 Community Grants funding cycle is accepting proposals through March 25, 2026

Proposals for the 2026 Community Grants program are being accepted through March 25, 2026. Local bicycle clubs, community bicycle programs, and other not for profit and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit proposals for projects that promote bicycling as a safe and healthy form of recreation and transportation. Projects originating at the grassroot community level have the highest probability of funding. Please see the list of recipients funded in 2025 to get an idea of the diversity of projects considered eligible for funding under the Community Grants program. Additional information regarding eligibility and JRCF expectations can be obtained by contacting Chuck Faulkner by e-mail or text message to 865-309-4008.

The Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation’s Community Challenge Grant Program is funded by proceeds from the Tennessee Share the Road license plate and supports the Foundation’s mission to promote bicycling as a safe and healthy form of recreation and transportation.

Additional information about the 2026 Grant program can be downloaded following this link.

Download a copy of the JRCF Grant Application following this link.