Deadline: 15-Jan-23
The Kent County Council is inviting applications from Community-led groups or organisations for Community Transport Grant to either set up a new scheme or support an existing one.
What the grant can be used for?
- You can apply for a community transport grant to:
- Buy a vehicle or other equipment to support a community transport scheme (for example computer equipment, ticket machines, parking facilities)
- Cover the initial costs involved in setting up a community transport scheme (for example staffing costs for the first year – providing the plan shows how the costs will be covered in subsequent years).
Eligibility Criteria
- Community groups, parishes or town councils can apply for a community transport grant to either set up a new scheme or support an existing one.
- They will also consider applications from organisations or transport providers who are working in partnership with community groups, parishes, town councils or transport providers, as long as the application is community-led.
Assement Criteria
- The scheme must:
- Address an identified transport need within the local community.
- Not compete with or undermine an existing transport service.
- Be fully accessible for all users including disabled passengers.
- The application must include:
- A mobilisation plan which details how it can be delivered in 2023.
- Some form of match contribution – such as a guarantee of financial or other contribution (for example securing volunteer drivers or equipment).
- A plan that explains how the scheme will be sustainable both immediately after the financial support is provided and longer term.
- Other Considerations
- If your application meets the criteria, we will consider:
- What transport is already available locally and how the scheme may help to address any gaps
- What benefit the scheme will bring to the community
- Who will benefit from the scheme
- Whether the scheme is new or whether it improves an existing scheme
- Whether the plan demonstrates how the scheme can be delivered after the first year.
- If your application meets the criteria, we will consider:
For more information, visit Kent County Council.