Firms encouraged to apply for green travel grants

Derby City Council is encouraging businesses in the city to apply for grants that can help them to use greener travel.

Connected Grants, which help to meet the cost of workplace or community-based travel improvements, mark another step in Derby’s push for sustainable travel, following the successful introductions of eScooter and eCargo bike trials.

The grants can provide businesses and voluntary/community groups, with up to £15,000 to help promote walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing.

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This could cover both infrastructure and incentives for staff or visitors, which help to promote greener travel and smarter working practices.

Examples include pool bike schemes, use of eCargo bikes, cycle parking and storage facilities, electric vehicle charging points, creating showers and changing facilities and improving site access for walking and cycling.

As part of their application, organisations will develop a Travel Action Plan, describing how staff and visitors will be encouraged and supported to commute using sustainable or active travel.

Councillor Matthew Holmes, deputy leader of Derby City Council and cabinet member for regeneration, decarbonisation, strategic planning and transportation, said: “I am pleased that we are able to offer the Connected Grants. It’s vitally important that we encourage greener and healthier travel, so we’re keen to help as many local organisations as possible to make that switch.

“I would urge all businesses, community, and voluntary groups to consider what the grants can offer them, as well as the possible benefits to the city and their employees.”

For more information on how to apply please click here.

Applications will be processed on a first-come basis and the deadline is 31 October.