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My First Bicycle Foundation Program
Bicycles and safety gear for low-income youth
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta
Overview
This program provides bicycles and safety gear to children from low-income households across Canada. Approved applicants can pick up the bicycle in Calgary for free or pay a $50 shipping fee for delivery in all provinces.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Provision of bicycles to eligible children.
- Supply of included safety and assembly items.
Documents Needed
- Government ID for the guardian(s) and child(ren)
- Notice of Assessment for both guardians for the last two years
- Current Canada Child Benefit notice
- Additional proof of eligibility, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Parents or guardians applying for children.
- Teachers and mentors with permission from a parent or guardian.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not parents, guardians, or authorized by a parent or guardian.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Calgary, Alberta for free pickup
- All provinces for shipping
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed after submission, which may take a few weeks.
- Applicants are notified by email of their approval status.
- Approved applicants then receive their bicycle through pickup or shipping.
Additional information
- Applications can be completed online through the program website.
- The application works best on a PC or laptop.
- Applications without the required documents will be denied.
- Only PDF documents are accepted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the My First Bicycle Foundation Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the My First Bicycle Foundation Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the My First Bicycle Foundation Program?
This program provides bicycles and safety gear to children from low-income households across Canada. Approved applicants can pick up the bicycle in Calgary for free or pay a $50 shipping fee for delivery in all provinces.
Who is eligible for the My First Bicycle Foundation Program program?
To be eligible for the My First Bicycle Foundation Program program, you must:
Children aged 8 to 16
Low-income households
Parent or guardian application
What expenses are eligible under My First Bicycle Foundation Program?
Provision of bicycles to eligible children.
Supply of included safety and assembly items.
Who can I contact for more information about the My First Bicycle Foundation Program?
You can contact My First Bicycle Foundation by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the My First Bicycle Foundation Program available?
The My First Bicycle Foundation Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the My First Bicycle Foundation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
My First Bicycle Foundation Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the My First Bicycle Foundation Program?
My First Bicycle Foundation Program is funded by My First Bicycle Foundation