Tackling Loneliness with Transport Pilot Scheme Funding up to £500,000
Added: 20/01/2022
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Tackling Loneliness with Transport Fund
Grants available to the public and charity sectors to run pilot transport schemes that aim to reduce loneliness. Deadline for applications is 28 January 2022.
Funded by the Shared Outcomes Fund and led by the Department for Transport (DfT), this fund aims to develop the evidence base for how transport can help to alleviate loneliness.
The project will offer grant funding to the public and charity sectors to run pilot transport schemes that aim to better understand the role that transport can play in reducing loneliness, with transport as an enabler.
The aims of the project that interested organisations need to meet to be eligible for funding are:
- To implement and deliver a range of effective, targeted pilot transport schemes for those at risk of loneliness
- To build an evidence base on transport and loneliness, particularly among vulnerable groups
- To demonstrate how new transport pilot schemes or a different approach using the existing transport network can trial new and innovative ways of tackling loneliness. Where applicable this may involve the continuation, adaptation or expansion of existing provision
- To fund a range of transport-related schemes that target lonely groups.
Local authorities, third sector organisations and charities are eligible to apply.
Proposed pilot schemes must be based in England.
Grants of up to £500,000 are available.
Further information at: Tackling loneliness with transport fund: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Expressions of interest must be submitted by the deadline of 28 January 2022.