The DALMAC Fund 2026

The DALMAC Fund 2026 Grants

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.

DALMAC is Michigan’s Epic Summer Ride

DALMAC riders directly support the DALMAC Fund with their ride fees and have since 1973!

Contribute to the DALMAC Fund

Contribute to the DALMAC Fund

2026 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 the year beginning after the first of the year. We will post grant application information here and on our social media, see our social connections below. We publish the Grant Instructions and Applications in early January each year.

DALMAC Fund 2026 Grant Application:

DFI Grant Application 2026Download

DALMAC Fund 2026 Grant Instructions:

DFI Grant Instructions 2025 Final-1Download

2025 Grant Summary

Grant Summary 2025Download
DALMAC 2025 Grant SummaryDownload

The DALMAC Fund Inc. goals:

  1. Improve the bicycling environment in Michigan
  2. Expand bicycling in Michigan
  3. Promote good will towards bicycling in the community
  4. Increase bicycle safety

Grant requests will be evaluated on meeting the 4 goals, as well as,

  1. The amount requested is reasonable
  2. The request has documented local support
  3. TCBA is comfortable funding the request
  4. Previous funding does not guarantee future funding

Typical grant funded requests involve,

  1. Construction and design of bicycle facilities
  2. Bicycle education programs
  3. Activities promoting bicycling for transportation, health and recreation
  4. Purchase of bicycles and related equipment
  5. Developing bicycle routes or maps