Community Transport Fund - Applications Sought

The Highland Council is inviting applications from voluntary groups to operate community transport projects.

19 voluntary groups are coming to the end of their current funding agreements and they will now be able to apply for continuation funding. The Council is also inviting applications from groups which may be looking to start up a new community transport project.

The aim of the grant is to fund transport measures that will be of particular help in improving the social inclusion of people in the Highland community. The project will be required to demonstrate it is fulfilling a need not currently serviced by any other transport provision.

Examples of successful projects which have been previously funded include community car schemes, group travel schemes, minibus hire schemes and a community ferry.

The group can apply for funding normally up to a maximum of 75% of the cost of the project and over a period of up to 3 years.

The total distributed from the Community Transport Fund in this financial year is £572,000.

For further details and to obtain an application form please contact Bob Edwards Rural & Community Transport Officer on 01463 702695 or email public.transport@highland.gov.uk