Summary

Access Bikes encourages people in Scotland who are financially struggling to cycle, by removing the barrier of high upfront costs of a bike and providing training and support to enable them to cycle confidently.

The programme offers capital grants to organisations, enabling them to provide cycles and accessories to people experiencing financial hardship in their community.

This funding is designed to support individuals who would not be able to afford to buy a bike themselves, enabling them to experience the benefits of cycling: saving money, helping the environment, giving them more transport choices and improving their health and wellbeing.

Funding Stream 1: Main Fund Funding for community organisations in Scotland that are supporting people who are struggling financially in communities hit hardest by the cost-of-living crisis. Eligible groups can apply for a grant to buy bikes and accessories for adults with whom they are working and who would like to get a bike and start cycling.

Funding Stream 2: Non-standard Fund Funding for community organisations in Scotland that are supporting disabled people. Eligible groups can apply for a grant to buy non-standard cycles and accessories to benefit adults with whom they are working and who would like to use a bike and start cycling. Cycles are to be owned and maintained by the organisation applying for the grant.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital

Fund award sizes

Notes on award amounts:

Premium information

Who can apply

Schools, local authorities, community organisations groups and third sector organisations working with young people in Scotland can apply.

When to apply

Closed.

How to apply

Apply online via the Cycling Scotland website.

Contact information

Activites funded: Transport

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged People in poverty

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