Aims/priorities: The overall aims of the Road Safety Trust are to reduce death and injury on the UK roads through providing independent funding for research and the development of innovative approaches.
The objectives of the grant programme are to:
- Generate new knowledge about what works.
- Translate ideas into new measures.
- Influence road safety policy and practice.
- Support partnership working and collaboration.
The theme for the Autumn 2024 round is ‘Inequalities in Road Safety’.
Who can apply? Each application should have a lead organisation which must be a UK local public sector organisation (eg, Local Authority, Police Force or Fire and Rescue), UK university, UK-based registered charity, not-for-profit, social enterprise or community interest company (must have a governing document with a clause describing their purpose and a dissolution clause).
UK universities can apply as lead organisations, but they must have a partner or demonstrable plans to work collaboratively with one of these organisations and the project must have a clear focus on practical outcomes.
An element of partnership or collaborative working is expected in all projects
Grant amount: Two levels of grants are available:
- Large grants: between £50,001 and £300,000 for up to two or three years.
- Small grants: between £10,000 and £50,000 over two years.
Application process: Applications for both large and small grants open on 26 September 2024 (9am) and close on 1 November 2024 (5pm).
Guidance notes, FAQs and the online application portal can be found on the Trust's website.
Applicants will be required to create an account and complete a short eligibility questionnaire before gaining access to the application form.
Deadline: Friday 1 November 2024, 5pm.
Contact information: Email: info@roadsafetytrust.org.uk
Website: Road Safety Trust