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ArtRoots offers grants to enable communities to produce art projects along their local, traffic-free National Cycle Network routes.

Community-led art projects can enhance neighbourhoods and encourage more people to explore their local areas by walking, wheeling and cycling.

ArtRoots inspires communities to shape their local environment by making traffic-free routes more attractive and accessible for everyone.

The fund also supports projects led by organisations and individuals who can demonstrate strong community involvement, consultation and engagement.

Previous ArtRoots-supported projects include:

• Temporary installations
• Performances and events
• Sculptures
• Heritage signs
• Information boards
• Murals.

A successful ArtRoots project will:

• Put the power of creative change into the hands of the community
• Raise awareness of local traffic-free National Cycle Network routes for everyone to use
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the local area and what artistic contribution could make the best improvement to the environment
• Make traffic-free National Cycle Network routes more enjoyable and attractive places to explore
• Encourage and build confidence in local communities to use active travel (walking, wheeling and cycling) to visit or experience the project.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

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

Any constituted community group in Scotland. All applicants must be embedded in the community and the project must be community led. Non-constituted community-based groups, individuals or organisations may be considered.

When to apply

Key dates for this round:

• Expressions of Interest open: 16 June 2026
• Expressions of Interest close: 14 July 2026
• Project completion deadline: 15 March 2027

Next deadline: 14 Jul 2026

How to apply

Read the ArtRoots Guidelines and understand key requirements and considerations before applying.

Complete an Expression of Interest form.

Wait to be contacted by a Walk Wheel Cycle Trust officer. We aim to respond within 3 weeks of the Expression of Interest window closing. We may request more information or invite you to submit a full application via the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Portal.

Submit your full application. You have a minimum of 3 weeks from when you are invited to apply to submit all documents via the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Portal.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Transport

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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