Kona/IMBA Freeriding Grant Application Information

In 2007, Kona and the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) will award seven cash grants to fund the development of freeriding, downhilling, and dirt jumping projects.

IMBA affiliated clubs in North America are invited to apply for 13 $1,000 awards. The application deadline is May 15, 2007.

The program's goal is to speed the development of freeriding opportunities on public land. Grants may be used for a variety of purposes, including gaining land manager approval, addressing liability concerns, construction of technically challenging trails, kiosks and signage, and developing organizations devoted to freeriding

Applications will be evaluated on the probability of project success, strength of land manager partnership, projected quality and sustainability of trails and features, and the potential for the project to serve as model for other areas.

Grant applications must include:

• 1-page typed description of the proposed project
• Detailed site plan, including adherence to local codes and regulations
• A budget outline to show how all funding will be used
• Contact information for all relevant land managers
• Club name, contact name, address, phone and email
• Club must be located in North America and hold current IMBA membership
• Grant winners will be asked to provide quarterly updates on the status of their projects, along with a final project report to both Kona and IMBA.

Please submit applications to Scott Linnenburger ( ). Include the following in the subject of your email submission: Freeride Grant - Your City Name - Your Club Acronym.

The application deadline is May 15, 2007. Winners will be notified in June 1, 2007.

Questions should be directed to Scott Linnenburger ( ).