Fund seeks to back smarter transport choices

GROUPS working to change people's transport behaviours could be eligible to apply for up to £100,000 in funding.

Run by Paths for All, the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places (SCSP) Open Fund aims to encourage people to use public transport or other sustainable options such as buses and community car clubs for longer journeys; walking and cycling for short journeys, and home-working to replace daily commutes.

Grants available are between £5000 and £100,000 and need to be match funded.

The Open Fund is available to support public, third and community sector organisations. The fund aims to help cut Scotland's carbon emissions and improve our air quality. It will also help reverse the trend towards sedentary lifestyles and will tackle health inequalities.

Over the previous four years the Open Fund awarded £9.3 million in grants for hundreds of different projects across Scotland.

For more information, and to apply, visit https://www.pathsforall.org.uk

Paths for All seek to encourage people across the country to be active every day to help them lead healthier and happier lives.

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