Learn more about the six amazing organizations that will receive a grant for the 2024 season.
This initiative has been created in partnership with "The Movement" to support North American cycling clubs, trail associations, and other types of cycling organizations with financial assistance to fund development projects within their communities for 2024 and beyond.
After reviewing hundreds of applications, we are excited to announce the selected applicants of our Community Grant Program. Learn more about the six organizations who will receive support from Devinci this summer
CAMPBELL RIVER, BC
Ride Like a Girl (RLG) supports the development of young female mountain bike athletes by matching them with strong female mentors and role models. RLG provides an opportunity for young athletes to become leaders, as they are encouraged to give back to the community throughout their time in the program. Each year, RLG accepts applications from girls between the ages of 13 and 17 and matches the applicants with mentors from across British Columbia. The selection criteria for the applicants includes goals, prior experience, community involvement and volunteerism. During the year, RLG organizes events such as skills development, trail days, educational talks and community building social activities.
Learn more about Ride Like A Girl
PEMBERTON, BC
The PVTA is a Registered not-for-profit Charity organization run primarily by volunteers with a mandate to build, maintain and advocate for trails in Pemberton, BC. They are unique to the Sea to Sky corridor in that the association encompasses multiple user groups, such as Mountain Bikers, Horse Riders, Moto users, Paragliders, Hikers, Trail Runners and in Winter even Cross Country Skiers! The Pemberton Valley Trails Association is committed to fostering collaborative relationships between all the user groups.
Learn more about Pemberton Valley Trails
COCHRANE, AB
Bike Cochrane is a cycling advocacy group in Cochrane Alberta. They were founded in 2018, at which time the cycling community was non existent, they had zero sanctioned trails and the town's connectivity via pathway was broken. In the 5 years they've been working, they have created an AMAZING cycling community. They have over 24km's of sanctioned trails and we are working closely with our town to make Active Transportation better and safer. In 2021, they started a youth mountain bike camp in and a Youth Enduro Race as well. Last year, they had their first Women's mountain bike retreat. The goal is to create a "Community Connected through Cycling" with a huge focus on getting more kids and families to fall in love with cycling.
Learn more about Bike Cochrane
MONT-STE-ANNE, QC
Trail Builders MSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to building and maintaining mountain bike trails. The main objective is to create quality trails at Mont Ste-Anne and offer a pleasant cycling experience, all in partnership with RCR. The mission of Trail Builders MSA is to develop and maintain quality trails that maintain a harmonious connection with nature and provide enriching experiences for users.
Learn more about Trail Builders MSA
GUELPH, ON
GORBA is a registered not-for-profit, volunteer organization committed to Mountain Bike riding in the greater Guelph area. They maintain two riding areas equaling over 1000 acres with almost 50 kms of varying trails. These two riding networks are possible through collaboration with many local landowners and dedicated volunteers. The Guelph Lake Trail system is open to the public and, Arkell Spring Grounds Trails are for members only. They also organize group rides and large social events for our members. These events are very inclusive accounting for requirements of different speed groups, women and for children.
CORTEZ, CO
High Desert Devo is a youth mentorship program that utilizes mountain bikes as their tool. Their mission is to empower the youth of Montezuma County by fostering a lifelong passion for cycling. The organization provides after school mountain biking for riders ages 5-18. High Desert Devo also provide a mentorship program that aims to help riders become coaches, by hiring them to be assistant coaches with their teams. This allows for our teenage riders to develop leadership skills as well as helping spread the stoke for younger riders. Because what is cooler than learning how to ride a mountain bike .... learning how to ride a mountain bike from a teenager who goes to the same high school that they are going to attend. Cortez is a small rural community.
Learn more about High Desert Devo
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