Transforming Transport grant

As part of Cairngorms 2030 we are aiming to transform the way people move around the National Park, unlocking the potential of travel choice, developing sustainable options and supporting people to change how they get around for the better.

We believe the best way to achieve this is to listen to local communities and put the power in their hands. That’s why we’ve launched a Transforming Transport grant pot, totalling £170,000 to fund projects that promote and create travel choices within and between communities in the National Park. If you, your business or community group have an idea that could make a real, measurable, and significant change to sustainable travel in your area, this is the grant for you. 

The three main aims of this grant are to: 

• Make using public and community transport services easier.
• Help provide and improve equipment or facilities that help people travel more. easily, whether that’s walking, using a wheelchair or cycle or something else.
• Promote activities to encourage and build people’s confidence to use active travel to get around.   

Here’s what you need to know:  

• The grant is open for applications of projects ranging from £1,000 - £25,000.
• Organisations or businesses must be proposing projects based in the Cairngorms National Park. This includes voluntary or community groups, businesses, workplaces or public sector projects.
• Grants can be awarded up to 100% of the total cost of the project, though this may vary according to each individual project.
• It is essential that you are constituted and have a bank account.
• Infrastructure works are not eligible.

We’re open to innovative and new ideas, and projects can include everything from building cycling confidence classes to improving infrastructure such as bike parking or secure storage, community transport services to staff travel incentives for your business. Talk to us about what your community needs and how you want to make it happen. 

If you’re curious about applying, but aren’t sure where to start, or if you have questions, you can get in touch by filling in our online Expression of Interest form, our Transport team will then get in touch to provide guidance and a support session.