SWestrans - People and Place Grant Fund
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Administered by SWestrans and supported by Transport Scotland, the fund offers financial support for projects that make walking, wheeling or cycling and other sustainable travel options - such as bus travel and car-sharing - more accessible.
The objectives of the People and Place programme are to:
- increase the proportion of active and sustainable journeys in Dumfries and Galloway
- increase awareness of the benefits of active and sustainable travel to encourage future behaviour change
- increase the use of active and sustainable travel modes among underrepresented groups in the region, by helping to address the additional barriers they face
- collaborate with local authority and third-sector partners to strengthen capacity and capability in active and sustainable travel
The focus areas for the grant funding are:
- schools and young people
- workplaces
- accessibility and inclusion
- capacity and capability
- sustainable travel
They are keen to support collaborative working and would encourage multiple organisations to submit joint or collaborative bids. They may also suggest that you work with other organisations to strengthen your bid.
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Geographical areas funded: Dumfries and Galloway
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital, Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Maximum:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Constituted Third Sector, community or voluntary groups, registered charities and social enterprises within the SWestrans region who meet the funding criteria.
When to apply
Closed for applications. They intend to open to open again for funding bids in December 2026, funding permitting.
How to apply
Community groups should submit an expression of interest (EOI) to [email protected] by initially providing a brief outline of what you are trying to achieve and what you would like the Fund to support.
Please note that the community fund will remain open for applications if they have sufficient funds to offer it with consideration also being given to subsequent years funding should it become available.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Transport Environment Climate action
Beneficiaries funded: Children General public Rural communities Local communities Young people Urban communities
Last reviewed about 2 months ago
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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Council Offices, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DD
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