Nestrans is pleased to announce that applications are now open for two major funding schemes. The initiatives are designed to empower organisations and communities to help people walk, wheel, cycle and travel more sustainably across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The People and Place Programme and the Community Sustainable Travel Grant Scheme have both opened for applications. What’s On Offer People and Place Programme The People and Place Programme, funded by Transport Scotland, supports projects that encourage walking, wheeling, cycling, and sustainable travel. The programme aims to help reduce car usage and …
Community and Charity Funding Available for Active and Sustainable Travel Projects
Community groups, charities and social enterprises interested in developing sustainable travel projects are being encouraged to apply for new grant funding. The People and Place Community Project Grant Fund provides funding for local projects which empower people to make active and sustainable travel choices. It aims to fund small up projects (up to a total award ceiling of approximately £10,000) that support people to increase their use of active and/or sustainable transport modes. We’re looking to work with community groups, voluntary organisations, registered charities, social enterprises, community benefit societies and community interest companies (CICs). We want …
Community and Charity Funding Available for Sustainable Travel Projects
Community groups, charities and social enterprises interested in developing sustainable travel projects are being encouraged to apply for new grant funding. The Community Sustainable Travel Grant provides funding for projects that support or encourage active and sustainable travel. Nestrans has been running an existing sustainable travel grant, aimed at businesses, since 2004. This community version of the grant makes the funding more accessible to organisations that would struggle to supply the match funding required under the original scheme. Grants are available up to a maximum of £5,000. Funding opportunities Groups …