Aims/priorities: The overall aims of the Road Safety Trust are to reduce death and injury on the UK roads through providing independent funding for research and the development of innovative approaches.
The objectives of the grant programme are to:
- Generate new knowledge about what works.
- Translate ideas into new measures.
- Influence road safety policy and practice.
- Support partnership working and collaboration.
Who can apply? Applications for
- Large grants will be accepted from organisations, public and professional associations, registered charities and university departments in the UK.
- Small grants will be accepted from local authorities, police forces, fire and rescue services or UK-based registered charities, legally constituted not-for-profit social enterprises and community interest companies can apply. Universities can apply in partnership with another organisation in order to achieve practical outcomes.
Grant amount: Two levels of grants are available:
- Large grants: between £50,000 and £500,000 for up to two or three years.
- Small grants: between £10,000 and £50,000 over two years.
Application process: The Small Grants round is now open for applications with a deadline of 24 April 2024.
Applicants should watch the Trust’s webinar about the current small grant round and download the presentation slides before attending their 1:1 appointment with the Trust’s Grant Team on:
- Tuesday 9 April 2024
- Tuesday 16 April 2024.
Full details of arranging an appointment are on the Road Safety Trust website.
The Large Grants round is expected to reopen in Autumn 2024 with a theme. Information on the theme will be provided when it becomes available.
Guidance notes, FAQs and the online application portal can be found on the Trust's website.
Applicants will be required to create an account and complete a short eligibility questionnaire before gaining access to the application form.
Deadline: Wednesday 24 April 2024.
Contact information: Email: info@roadsafetytrust.org.uk
Website: Road Safety Trust