Financial Support Resources
From June 1 – August 31, 2023, K-12 and college students with a valid, active discounted METRO Q® Fare Card ride free on the following services:
- Local bus
- Park & Ride
- METRORail
- METRORapid
- METRO curb2curb
Students may apply in person at a RideStore or provide supporting documents to submit an application online at the METRO Online RideStore.
Learn more: Students Ride Free | 2023 Summer of Fun | METRO | Houston, Texas (ridemetro.org)
Every year Shipt invests in organizations and nonprofits that are innovating to advance economic mobility, address food insecurity, and support communities in need.
Shipt’s purpose is to “spark the connections that show why every person counts”. We focus on high-impact initiatives dedicated to meeting the many needs of our communities. As such, we invite interested organizations across the U.S. to apply for grants ranging from $1,000-$25,000.
For this cycle, Shipt is prioritizing applications that serve the following markets: Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Birmingham, AL; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Minneapolis, MN; and New York City, NY. However, applications serving other markets will still be considered.
APPLY HERE: 2023 Shipt Community Impact & Innovation Grant Application (typeform.com)