The DALMAC Fund

The DALMAC Fund, Inc., (DALMAC Fund) advances and promotes the use of bicycles in Michigan. The Fund grants money to programs looking to advance bicycle safety; public awareness of bicyclists’ rights on public thoroughfares; bicycling events; bicycle trails and routes across the state; instruction as to the care and maintenance of bicycles; and social opportunities for bicyclists.

Tri-County Bicycle Association (TCBA) has served bicyclists in mid-Michigan since 1972. Notably, TCBA volunteers make possible the Dick Allen Lansing to MACkinaw (DALMAC) tour. Annually on Labor Day weekend, more than 1,200 participants enjoy 2 to 5 days riding their bicycles between Lansing and Mackinaw City. Through the DALMAC Fund, TCBA provides funding to bicycling projects all over Michigan.

A big thanks to all the DALMAC riders who donated to the DALMAC Fund.

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DALMAC Fund Grant Funded Projects for 2023

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The Muskegon County Bicycling Coalition received funding for 12 kids bike & helmet combos plus a cargo trailer to bring them to events where kids can get exposure to bicycling. Muskegon county piloted a “bicycle library” program this summer, where kids could check out a bike for the summer! What a terrific idea!
The Muskegon County Bicycling Coalition received funding for 12 kids bike & helmet combos plus a cargo trailer to bring them to events where kids can get exposure to bicycling. Muskegon county piloted a “bicycle library” program this summer, where kids could check out a bike for the summer! What a terrific idea!

Adventure Team’s youth cycling camps bring skills, fun and confidence to local-area youth during the summer. Part of a network of Adventure Teams throughout Michigan, the local chapters offer local kids the chance to develop life skills using bicycling as the learning tool.

Anyone who’s been to the Traverse Bay region knows about the extensive TART trail system. Did you know DALMAC Fund contributes to this system through grants over the years? DALMAC is a proud supporter of the TART Trail system – and we encourage riders to take advantage of the cycling opportunities in the Traverse City area.

Open Roads provides bicycles, helmets and skills to refugee families to help them expand their range using bicycle powered transportation options. Often, they need a bike to connect public transit to workplaces, schools, libraries and community centers.

The Kids Repair Program volunteers refurbish donated bicycles and sell them for very low cost to those in the community. During summer camps, kids learn to repair and ride safely! Kids Repair Program operates in Lansing, MI. Each camp kid receives a helmet, lock, chain, and their bicycles.

Bikes for Books (now called Riding towards Success) is a
program that aims to recognize and reward Tri-County
area children who display kindness, respect and hard
work with new bicycles, helmets, and lights. Bikes for
Books is sponsored by the Masonic Lodge #70 and
Scooters Holt Pro Cycle, and partners with a local police
department and public schools. Bikes for Books program
celebrates 5 th -12 th grade students for displaying great
characteristics and leadership!

2024 DALMAC Fund Applications

The grant cycles begin after the first of the year, and grant applicants can download an app and submit their requests for 2024. We will post grant application information here and on our social media, see our social connections below.

DALMAC Fund grant requests are due March 1, 2024.
Final funding decisions will be made by May 15, 2024.

Grant instructions:

DALMAC-Fund-Grant-Instructions-2024-Final Download

Grant application: