Sustrans Scotland and Transport Scotland announce small grant scheme to improve National Cycle Network routes – groups in Badenoch and Strathspey urged to apply
CYCLE routes in parts of the strath could be in line for funding – if community groups choose to access it.
Grants of up to £750 are being made available to community groups across the National Cycle Network as part of the "Love Your Network" funding scheme.
Announced by Sustrans Scotland today, the grants are open to all community groups located along or near National Cycle Network routes
Grant funding of between £100 and £750 is available for purchase of equipment or resources required for improvement projects that benefit people or wildlife along the routes.
Examples of costs which can be covered with a Love Your Network grant award include litter-picking equipment, hand tools, power tools or native plants.
Laura White, Sustrans Scotland Network engagement coordinator (volunteering) said: “Communities have the best knowledge of their local environment, and we hope to encourage and empower these groups in making improvements to their local paths through the Love Your Network grant fund.
“People are much more likely to walk and cycle on attractive, interesting and biodiverse routes.
"We hope the new fund can help support local communities in making the most of the amazing green spaces on their doorsteps, and encourage the National Cycle Network in Scotland to flourish.”
Community groups throughout Scotland who would like to benefit from Love Your Network grant funding of up to £750 are encouraged to visit the grant fund page on Sustrans's website where more details and guidelines for applications are also available.
The application deadline for the current round of funding is May 8 next year.
The Love Your Network scheme is funded by Transport Scotland and delivered by Sustrans Scotland.
If you have any questions about the fund, contact Laura White at laura.white@sustrans.org.uk
