Big Bike Revival Grants

Voluntary groups, social enterprises, and other not-for-profit organisations across England have until the end of July 2023 to apply for funding for cycling projects targeting people who do not typically cycle.

Cycling UK is offering grants of up to £2,000 for voluntary and community cycle groups and other not-for-profit organisations across England to deliver projects and activities that achieve the following objectives:

Encourage people who don’t cycle to cycle.
Encourage people to cycle more often.
Increase short cycling trips.
Improve the perception of cycling safety.
Improve people’s confidence to cycle.

The Big Bike Revival Grants Programme will support events and activities that use the ‘fix-learn-ride’ model to provide sessions for people groups that are underrepresented in cycling, such as:

People on low incomes.
People who suffer from poor mental health.
People who are not meeting physical activity guidelines.
People who are homeless.
People who lack confidence.
Unemployed people.
Military veterans.
People who are experiencing substance abuse.
Ethnically diverse people.
Refugees and asylum seekers.
People experiencing transport poverty.
People with perceived barriers to cycling.

Funding can be used for costs including but not limited to:

Staff costs.
Volunteer expenses, such as refreshments and travel.
Equipment purchases, including tools, bikes, bike parking, locks, helmets, high-vis jackets, and pumps.
Equipment hire, such as cones, high-vis jackets, helmets, or bikes.
Consumables, including brake pads, inner tubes, cables, lubricant, or small parts.
Venue hires or location fees.
Participant refreshments such as reasonable drinks and snacks.
Promotion costs.
Transport, including transportation of goods to and from the event location.
Personal Protection Equipment.

Propose projects and activities must be delivered by 30 September 2023.

The deadline for applications is 31 July 2023.

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