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Cycling Scotland welcoming applications to Cycle Friendly Employer Development Fund

Posted: 19th May 2017

Cycling Scotland are welcoming applications to their Cycle Friendly Employer Development Fund 2017/18.

The fund is aimed at encouraging and supporting organisations and workplaces across Scotland to take a leading role in increasing the number of journeys by bike.

Employers can apply for up to £20,000 for capital projects which are focused on improving cycling facilities and physical infrastructure – such as cycle parking, signage, changing facilities. Match funding not a strict condition.

The fund is open to businesses and organisations who are working towards or are seeking to maintain the Cycle Friendly Employer Award. You can register for the award here and your local service centre will be in touch to arrange an assessment.

The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday the 30th of June 2017.
Download: Guidance Notes, Funding Process, Application Form and Terms and Conditions.

If you have any questions please email Cycling Scotland Development Officer, Caroline Hammond on carolinehammond@cycling.scot or call 0141 229 5470

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