http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: SEStran inviting applications for Sustainable and Active Travel Grants en Thu, 21 May 2026 07:26:34 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7479#post-77067 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:47:54 +0000 BikeFan 77067@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>SEStran is now inviting applications for Sustainable and Active Travel Grants of between £500 and £25,000.</p> <p>The scheme, which follows the successful Travel Plan grants scheme for Local Authorities and Health Boards, is now open to all public, private and non-profit organisations operating within the South East of Scotland. Projects funded by the grants in the past have included: </p> <p>- Secure cycle parking and shower/changing facilities;<br /> - Establishing a Tripshare Group<br /> - Improving pedestrian access to a place of work;<br /> - Travel to work surveys to develop an existing Travel Plan;<br /> - Employee training in travel planning, and;<br /> - Other schemes that have encouraged active travel</p> <p>Funding of up to £25,000 can be applied for, subject to the applicants providing the equivalent amount in match funding. Applications will be treated on a case-by-case basis, but preference will be given to organisations which already have a travel plan in place, or where a detailed Travel Survey has been carried out.</p> <p>The application form and guidance information can be downloaded from the SEStran website: <a href="http://www.sestran.gov.uk/grant-applications/" rel="nofollow">http://www.sestran.gov.uk/grant-applications/</a> </p>