Community groups, voluntary organisations, and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding to deliver cycling projects and events that promote cycling to people who do not normally cycle and groups that are underrepresented in cycling activities.

Cycling UK is offering grants of up to £3,000 for voluntary, community, and not-for-profit organisations across England to deliver cycling events for beginners, people returning to cycling after a period of inactivity, and other people who do not cycle regularly or are experiencing challenges and perceived barriers to access.

The Big Bikes Revival Grants programme, funded by the Department for Transport, will support projects that:

• Inspire and encourage the substantial proportion of the population who do not cycle, to start cycling.
• Increase the number of people that cycle by addressing the fact that a high proportion of adults in England own bikes but are not making use of them.
• Increase the number of trips made by bike by addressing the fact that adults in Britain appear to be aware of cycling and its potential for shorter journeys but have safety concerns about using it as a form of travel.
• Improve the perception of cycling safety by providing opportunities for people to access supported cycling activities, training on how to cycle safely and how to keep bikes in safe working order.

Funding will support events and activities that use the ‘fix-learn-ride’ model to provide sessions on fixing unused or broken bikes, learning sessions such as maintenance workshops or cycle training/upskilling, or offering low milage-led rides on local routes to build up the confidence of participants.

Grants can be used for costs associated with project delivery, such as cycling equipment, costs associated with repairing and maintaining bikes, promotional materials, PPE equipment, or refreshments and transport for volunteers and participants.

The deadline for application is 10 October 2022.

How To Apply

The deadline for applications is 10 October 2022.

Applications are reviewed weekly every Monday.

Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Cycling UK website.