Aims/priorities: The Big Bike Revival Grants Programme is provided by the Department of Transport and administered by Cycling UK, a national organisation dedicated to supporting cyclists and supporting bike use.
Objectives of Fund
This fund aims to achieve the following objectives:
- Encourage people who don't cycle to cycle.
- Encourage people to cycle more often.
- Increase short cycling trips.
- Improve the perception of cycling safety.
- Improve people's confidence to cycle.
The programme supports people returning to cycling, starting as complete beginners, and other people who do not cycle regularly. This includes reaching new people, including groups who are underrepresented in cycling or face challenges and perceived barriers to cycling, such as:
Women.
- People on low incomes.
- People who identify as belonging to an ethnic minority group.
- People not meeting physical activity guidelines.
- People with perceived barriers to cycling.
Who can apply? The following can apply:
- Cycling UK affiliated community cycle groups.
- Cycling UK affiliated groups.
- Bicycle recycling centres.
- Not-for-profit organisations, such as registered charities, social enterprises, community interest companies, and voluntary-led groups.
- Training organisations.
- Local authorities.
- Independent bike shops with a community interest.
Applicants must provide an organisational or business bank account.
Organisations who are providing cycling activities regularly as their main activities or as a primary income must have a public liability insurance policy and must be able to provide Cycling UK with a valid copy of the policy when requested.
Grant amount: There are two levels of funding available:
- Grants up to £1,500 for the delivery of five events or more that focus on at least one element of the fix-learn-ride model.
- Grants of up to £3,000 for the delivery of ten events or more that focus on at least two elements of the fix-learn-ride model.
Application process: Applications are reviewed weekly every Monday.
Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Cycling UK website.
Deadline: Monday 10 October 2022.
Contact information: Email: bigbikerevival@cyclinguk.org
Website: The Big Bike Revival | Cycling UK