Apply for Funding
Nestrans have a range of grant funding schemes that support organisations and groups across the North East to implement active and sustainable travel initiatives. These aim to increase travel by public transport, cycling and walking, promote low emission vehicles and reducing the need to travel.
Community Sustainable Travel Grant Scheme
The community version of the Sustainable Travel Grant is for any constituted community group, registered charity or social enterprise based in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire.
Funding of up to £5,000 is available and groups are expected to demonstrate commitment by a contribution (or contribution in kind such as volunteer hours or resources) to the project.
The Community Sustainable Travel Grant Scheme launched in 2021. Read how the fund has already supported projects across the north east.
How does this differ from the Sustainable Travel Grant?
Unlike our Sustainable Travel Grant, this grant requires no match funding and can fund up to 100% of a project, up to the value of £5000.
People and Place Programme
Each of Scotland’s seven Regional Transport Partnerships (RTPs) receive direct funding through Transport Scotland's People and Place Programme to encourage more people in Scotland to walk, cycle or use other active modes of transportation.
As the RTP for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, Nestrans administer this fund to local organisations across the north east to support projects that promote active travel and sustainable travel.
Sustainable Travel Grant Scheme
Organisations across the north east of Scotland can apply for up to £10,000 in matched funding to support sustainable transport initiatives.
Any organisation based in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire can apply for funding towards measures such as improved pedestrian access, secure cycle parking or even a shuttle bus.
The scheme has been running since 2004 and has supported a number of organisations across the area. Read about some of the recent projects we've supported.