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Transforming Cities Fund Workplace Travel Grants
Transforming Cities Fund Workplace Travel Grants
Plymouth City Council is currently offering local businesses the opportunity to apply for Workplace Travel Grants, available through the Council’s exciting Transforming Cities Fund programme.
Last year, 15 companies benefitted from the grants, with more than £138,000 being invested in schemes that encourage more trips to be made by sustainable transport, and a further 19 companies have secured funding this year, so far, as well.
Through the TCF Workplace Travel Grants scheme, funded by the Department for Transport, the Council are offering match-funded, capital, grants of up to £25,000, per business. The Council’s contribution is a maximum of 75% of the non-VAT scheme cost.
See the Travel Grants leaflet here:
TCF Workplace Travel Grant flyer
Projects which can be funded through the grants include secure cycle parking, pool bikes, workplace shower facilities and electric vehicle charging points. However, bids aren’t limited to these ideas and we’re keen to hear innovative proposals to tackle issues specific to a company. If you’d like some inspiration for schemes which can be funded case studies of what companies delivered using the grants in 2020/21 is available here.
Providing new or upgraded facilities can encourage staff to travel to work by means other than by car, reducing your businesses carbon footprint, and helping employees live more active and healthier lifestyles. This in turn can lead to a more productive workforce reducing rates of absence and job dissatisfaction.
Full details of the opportunity are available at www.plymouth.gov.uk/workplacetravelgrants
2021/2022 grant applications can be made until 31 January and schemes funded this year must be delivered by mid-March 2022. However, the grants will be available again in 2022/2023 and I’d encourage you to contact the team now to start developing your 2022/2023 proposals. This funding will be gone by March 2023 so don’t miss this opportunity to secure funding to do your bit for your company and your planet!
For further information please contact Andrew Thomson on 01752 308914.
