Who can apply
The grant is aimed at adult citizens residing in the 207 municipalities of the Emilia-Romagna Region that are located in areas critical for air pollution and adhere to the Regional Air Quality Plan. Applicants must be the named holder of the purchase invoice and of the bank account into which the contribution will be paid.
Amount of the contribution
- Electrically assisted bicycle: up to 500 euros
- Electrically assisted cargo bike: up to 1,000 euros
In both cases, the contribution may not exceed 50% of the cost of the vehicle.
How to submit your application
The application must be submitted online only, using the IT system that will be made available on the website of the Emilia-Romagna Region. Access to the system will be via SPID L2 credentials, the Electronic Identity Card (CIE) or the National Services Card (CNS).
The documents to attach include the revenue stamp, the purchase invoice with detailed specifications and, in the case of a cargo bike, the vehicle’s technical data sheet. It is essential to follow all the instructions to avoid your application being rejected.
Important dates
- Opening of the call: 9 January 2025, from 2 pm
- Closing of the call: 1 July 2025, 12 noon (or until the funds run out)
- Eligible purchase period: from 1 January to 1 July 2025
Mandatory documents to submit with the application, according to the Region’s website
To submit your application correctly and avoid the risk of rejection, you must attach:
- €16.00 revenue stamp: the stamp must be new and affixed to the form “Declaration of payment of stamp duty” (fillable version), stating its identification number and date. The stamp must be stuck in the designated box on the form.
- Vehicle purchase invoice: the invoice must bear the wording “Funding programme for improving air quality in the territory of the Po Basin Regions, Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security and Emilia-Romagna Region”, and must:
- be made out to the applicant, with tax code;
- state the make, model and frame number of the vehicle;
- include the wording “PAID”, with the seller’s stamp and signature, or be accompanied by proof of payment (for example, a bank transfer with a specific payment reference or a credit card receipt).
- Declaration of conformity of the vehicle with Article 50 of the Highway Code: it may be included directly in the invoice or as a separate document issued by the manufacturer or the retailer.
- Technical data sheet (only for electrically assisted cargo bikes, tricycles or tandems): the sheet, available from the retailer or on its website, must show the dimensioned drawing and the characteristics of the vehicle, including motor power and dimensions, to prove conformity with Article 50 of the Highway Code.
If you have already submitted an application in the past, you can check the status of your case by logging into the system. For further details, you can contact BandoBici@regione.emilia-romagna.it or visit the dedicated page on the Region’s website.
This is the perfect time to start evaluating the models and features that best suit your needs, so that you are ready to buy in January and submit all the documents on time.
This commendable regional initiative can make buying an ideal vehicle such as the electrically assisted bicycle a little more affordable. It is excellent for everyday journeys and short trips out of town, making the desire for a genuine ecological transition more “tangible” and, why not, for some healthy fun.
List of the 207 municipalities eligible for the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Bike Grant
Province of Bologna (BO)
- Anzola dell'Emilia
- Argelato
- Baricella
- Bentivoglio
- Bologna
- Budrio
- Calderara di Reno
- Casalecchio di Reno
- Castel Guelfo di Bologna
- Castel Maggiore
- Castel San Pietro Terme
- Castello d'Argile
- Castenaso
- Crevalcore
- Dozza
- Galliera
- Granarolo dell'Emilia
- Imola
- Malalbergo
- Medicina
- Minerbio
- Molinella
- Mordano
- Ozzano dell'Emilia
- Pianoro
- Pieve di Cento
- Sala Bolognese
- San Giorgio di Piano
- San Giovanni in Persiceto
- San Lazzaro di Savena
- San Pietro in Casale
- Sant'Agata Bolognese
- Sasso Marconi
- Valsamoggia (formerly Bazzano, Crespellano, Monteveglio)
- Zola Predosa
Province of Forlì-Cesena (FC)
- Bertinoro
- Cesena
- Cesenatico
- Forlì
- Forlimpopoli
- Gambettola
- Gatteo
- Longiano
- Meldola
- San Mauro Pascoli
- Savignano sul Rubicone
Province of Ferrara (FE)
- Argenta
- Bondeno
- Cento
- Codigoro
- Comacchio
- Copparo
- Ferrara
- Fiscaglia
- Goro
- Jolanda di Savoia
- Lagosanto
- Masi Torello
- Mesola
- Ostellato
- Poggio Renatico
- Portomaggiore
- Riva del Po
- Terre del Reno
- Tresignana
- Vigarano Mainarda
- Voghiera
Province of Modena (MO)
- Bastiglia
- Bomporto
- Campogalliano
- Camposanto
- Carpi
- Castelfranco Emilia
- Castelnuovo Rangone
- Castelvetro di Modena
- Cavezzo
- Concordia sulla Secchia
- Finale Emilia
- Fiorano Modenese
- Formigine
- Maranello
- Medolla
- Mirandola
- Modena
- Nonantola
- Novi di Modena
- Ravarino
- San Cesario sul Panaro
- San Felice sul Panaro
- San Possidonio
- San Prospero
- Sassuolo
- Savignano sul Panaro
- Soliera
- Spilamberto
- Vignola
Province of Piacenza (PC)
- Alseno
- Besenzone
- Borgonovo Val Tidone
- Cadeo
- Calendasco
- Caorso
- Carpaneto Piacentino
- Castel San Giovanni
- Castell'Arquato
- Castelvetro Piacentino
- Cortemaggiore
- Fiorenzuola d'Arda
- Gazzola
- Gossolengo
- Gragnano Trebbiense
- Lugagnano Val d'Arda
- Monticelli d'Ongina
- Piacenza
- Podenzano
- Ponte Dell'Olio
- Pontenure
- Rivergaro
- Rottofreno
- San Giorgio Piacentino
- San Pietro in Cerro
- Sarmato
- Vernasca
- Vigolzone
- Villanova sull'Arda
Province of Parma (PR)
- Busseto
- Collecchio
- Colorno
- Felino
- Fidenza
- Fontanellato
- Fontevivo
- Fornovo di Taro
- Langhirano
- Lesignano de Bagni
- Medesano
- Montechiarugolo
- Noceto
- Parma
- Polesine Zibello
- Roccabianca
- Sala Baganza
- Salsomaggiore Terme
- San Secondo Parmense
- Sissa Trecasali
- Soragna
- Sorbolo Mezzani
- Torrile
- Traversetolo
Province of Ravenna (RA)
- Alfonsine
- Bagnacavallo
- Bagnara di Romagna
- Castel Bolognese
- Cervia
- Conselice
- Cotignola
- Faenza
- Fusignano
- Lugo
- Massa Lombarda
- Ravenna
- Russi
- Sant'Agata sul Santerno
- Solarolo
Province of Reggio Emilia (RE)
- Albinea
- Bagnolo in Piano
- Bibbiano
- Boretto
- Brescello
- Cadelbosco di Sopra
- Campagnola Emilia
- Campegine
- Casalgrande
- Castellarano
- Castelnovo di Sotto
- Cavriago
- Correggio
- Fabbrico
- Gattatico
- Gualtieri
- Guastalla
- Luzzara
- Montecchio Emilia
- Novellara
- Poviglio
- Quattro Castella
- Reggio nell'Emilia
- Reggiolo
- Rio Saliceto
- Rolo
- Rubiera
- San Martino in Rio
- San Polo d'Enza
- Sant'Ilario d'Enza
- Scandiano
Province of Rimini (RN)
- Bellaria Igea Marina
- Cattolica
- Coriano
- Misano Adriatico
- Morciano di Romagna
- Poggio Torriana (formerly Poggio Verni)
- Riccione
- Rimini
- San Clemente
- San Giovanni in Marignano
- Santarcangelo di Romagna
- Verucchio
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