Funding opportunities

The Cycling Friendly Employer development fund, financed by Transport Scotland, provides grant funding of up to £25,000 per registered workplace for capital projects that help meet the Cycling Friendly award criteria. Common projects include installation of secure and sheltered cycle parking, upgrades to shower and changing facilities, or purchase of office pool bikes.

Registered Social Landlords can also apply to the Social Housing Partnership Fund to make improvements for residents living in social housing across Scotland to be healthier and more active through walking and cycling. 

The Cycling Friendly Community development fund provides grant funding of up to £20,000 to support and enable the delivery of initiatives and projects that will increase access to bike and opportunities to cycle.

Registered Social Landlords can also apply to the Social Housing Partnership Fund to make improvements for residents living in social housing across Scotland to be healthier and more active through walking and cycling. 

The Cycling Friendly School development fund supports projects which increase opportunities for pupils and staff to travel by bicycle.

The development fund is open to schools and local authorities across Scotland. Schools can apply for grants of up to £25,000 per school site.

The campus fund supports colleges and universities across Scotland who are actively working to promote cycling as a sustainable travel choice and increase the number of journeys by bike. Capital projects which are focused on improving cycling facilities and physical infrastructure, such as cycle parking, signage and changing facilities are the key focus on this funding opportunity.

Further and higher education organisations can apply for up to £25,000 and the fund is open to all colleges, universities (and associated organisations, e.g students associations) for projects focused on campuses located in Scotland.