Transforming Transport grant opens for applications
Transforming Transport grant opens for applications
The Cairngorms National Park Authority is welcoming applications for a new ‘Transforming Transport’ grant fund as part of the Cairngorms 2030 programme.
The £170,000 funding pot is open to projects working to make significant improvements to travel choices in the National Park. Applications are being invited for a minimum of £1000 and maximum of £25,000.
As part of Cairngorms 2030 we aim to change the way people move around the National Park to reduce emissions, protect our natural heritage and improve health. This will be delivered through increased cycle and active travel provision, sustainable travel initiatives and activities to change travel behaviours and unlock new and existing travel choices for all. This fund is specifically looking for projects that support people to travel within the National Park by increasing cycle and active travel provision or improving sustainable and public transport.
The Cairngorms 2030 programme spans across 20 long-term projects, bringing about transformational change in the Cairngorms, benefitting people’s health and wellbeing, delivering on climate change and enhancing nature across the National Park. The programme is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery Players.
David Clyne, head of the Cairngorms 2030 programme, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for community groups and businesses within the National Park to create a long-lasting legacy and improve active travel infrastructure in their local area. We are looking forward to being able to support these projects and make sustainable travel a choice for everyone.”
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Friday 29 May until Monday 1 June. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue, in line with the new fire byelaw
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999
For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website. To find out more about the fire byelaw, and to see your questions answered, visit our fire byelaw page here.