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TfL appoints Groundwork to run grant scheme for community cycling projects

Groundwork wins a three year contract to administer TfL's new 'Cycling Grants London' programme.

Transport for London (TfL) has appointed Groundwork, an environmental regeneration charity, to manage its new 'Cycling Grants London' programme, which offers funding to groups and not for profit organisations that encourage more Londoners to take up two wheels and improve their cycling skills.

The grants were previously known as the 'Community Cycling Funds for London' (CCfL) and were administered by the London Cycling Campaign (LCC). Through it TfL has funded over 300 community based cycling activities since 2003. Groundwork will continue to award these grants through 'Cycling Grants London' to assist the development of projects, which support more people from all sections of society to cycle safely.

Ben Plowden, Director of Surface Strategy and Planning at TfL, said: `We are delighted to welcome Groundwork on board. We want more people from all ages and backgrounds to join the cycling revolution sweeping through our city. Groundwork's experience of supporting local communities will help us achieve this, so that all Londoners can enjoy the benefits of cycling in the Capital.'

Community projects across London can apply for up to £10,000 in funding from 24 August to 21 September to deliver cycling initiatives, such as guided rides, cycle training and bike maintenance.

Projects that have received CCfL grants from TfL via LCC in the past will be eligible for top-up grants of between £1,000 and £3,000 to continue to deliver them.

Lindy Kelly, Executive Director of Groundwork London, said: `Groundwork has over 20 years experience working with London's diverse communities, helping to create a greener, healthier, more sustainable future for all Londoners. We're thrilled to be delivering TfL's Cycling Grants London and are looking forward to supporting some inspirational community cycling projects over the next three years.'

A broad range of community groups are eligible to apply for grants, including residents' associations, charities and youth organisations.

Applications for funding will open on 24 August and close on 21 September 2015.

For more information on the grants and how to apply, please go to www.cyclinggrants.london.

Notes to Editors

  1. Projects are expected to help build the confidence of infrequent or new cyclists from all backgrounds - especially groups under represented in cycling at present such as women, children and young people, who may be limited by income, equipment, health, ability, skills or information.
  2. In addition to Cycling London Grants, TfL offers organisations without cycling facilities up to £10,000 worth of cycling products and services to help encourage employees cycle to work. Visittfl.gov.uk/cyclingworkplaces for more details.

 

Channel website: https://tfl.gov.uk/

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