Road Safety Trust launches 2020 Grants Programme – United Kingdom
Deadline: 14 May 2020
Public and private organisations, registered charities and not for profits can apply for a grant from the Road Safety Trust to explore how technology can reduce road offending and improve road safety.
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The Road Safety Trust is the largest independent road safety grant giver in the UK and funds vital research and practical interventions committed to reducing the number of people killed or injured on UK roads.
The Road Safety Trust uses any surplus gifted by not-for-profit trading subsidiary company, UKROEd to help create safer roads and protect vulnerable road users.
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Funding Information
Grants are available for up to two or three years depending on the programme, and can range from £10,000 up to £200,000.
Since it was established in 2014, the Road Safety Trust has awarded grants worth £2.7m to 35 different projects.
Eligibility Criteria
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UK-based organisations, public and professional associations, registered charities and university departments may apply for grants.
Individuals are not eligible for grants from the Road Safety Trust unless they are part of a larger research or project team. In addition, private commercial enterprises, Community Interest Companies and not-for-profit businesses will be considered for funding as long as the schemes or initiatives proposed are for charitable activity, are for public benefit and are in line with priorities.
Criteria
All applications to the Road Safety Trust are assessed against how well they meet the criteria, which for major grants is as follows:
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The project has clear objectives and outcomes and the potential for improved road safety for the UK public
The project supports the objectives of the grant programme
Project methods are clear
Knowledge of relevant practice and literature
Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidance
Project structure and management
Experience of the project team including its cohesion and composition
Innovation
Partnership working and collaboration
Plans for evaluation of road safety benefits and achievement of the project’s objectives
Plans for impact
Dissemination, engagement and knowledge exchange
Financial aspects and budget
Future plans – e.g. sustainability, scaling up or roll out
Applications will not be accepted if:
The application is assessed as having a private profit motive
The benefit to UK road users is not clear
The application is for funding towards services or activities previously funded in whole or in part by the applicant organisation(s) or a statutory body
The request is for core funding rather than project funding
100% of the total project costs has been requested (cash or in-kind)
Applications are of a party political nature or likely to be in breach of laws relating to equality and opportunity
How to Apply
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Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, visit https://www.roadsafetytrust.org.uk/news/road-safety-trust-launches-2020-grants-programme