TfL has announced that applications are open for more than £500,000 of grants for community and not-for-profit groups that encourage people to walk and cycle.
Walking and Cycling Grants London aims to address the barriers that prevent people from getting active and help to make London a more sustainable, inclusive, and healthy city.
All projects give participants the chance to connect with their local communities, learn new skills, get active and improve their physical and mental health.
Funded by TfL, in partnership with The London Marathon Foundation, and administered by Groundwork London, the programme offers two types of grants for applicants.
Walking and Cycling Grants can provide up to £10,000 over three years to successful applicants that will help kickstart smaller projects throughout London. Applicants will be considered on the potential of their idea to benefit the local community and boost walking and cycling levels, particularly among communities who do not tend to walk or cycle.
Applications for Community Ideas Grants are also open to help kickstart smaller projects across London that are based on previous successes in other communities.
Potential applicants to the scheme will be able to browse successful former projects on the Community Ideas Hub, and then apply for funding of £5,000 for a single year to replicate these in their local community.
Will Norman, London’s walking and cycling commissioner, said: “The mayor and I want Londoners from all walks of life to feel enabled to walk and cycle, so I’m delighted that even more community groups will now benefit from our walking and cycling grants to boost active travel in underrepresented groups.
“By showing that walking and cycling are convenient, easy and fun ways to get around, we can help improve the health and quality of life of more Londoners, as well as reduce toxic air pollution and tackle the climate crisis.
“Local community organisations have a key role to play in supporting the mayor’s aim to continue building a greener, more sustainable London for everyone.”
Applications for both grants are now open. The application window for both grant programmes is open until 5pm on 1 September 2023. Successful applicants are set to be announced in November 2023.
03 August 2023