Today we’re launching new grants, ranging from £50,000 to £1 million, to support organisations addressing barriers to accessible transport; either by delivering services for disabled people or work to make it accessible.
The funding rounds offer new grants, which are available on a rolling basis.
We have also updated the eligibility criteria to encourage and enable smaller organisations, including Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations (DDPOs), to apply and access funding.
The charity will now consider applications from organisations with an annual turnover of £50,000 and above.
What is the funding for?
Several funding rounds will support organisations delivering services that improve access to transport for disabled people, including areas such as shared transport, active travel, driving tuition, and mobility aids.
Other funding rounds will support projects aiming to influence systems, policy, or practice to reduce transport barriers.
In addition to the five funding rounds launched today, there will be four additional funding rounds available to apply for in autumn.
“Make the greatest impact in supporting disabled people to travel"
Nigel Fletcher, Chief Executive Officer at the Motability Foundation, said: "Our new five-year strategy and funding rounds highlight our commitment to identifying and investing in opportunities to make the greatest impact in supporting disabled people to travel.
“Transport equity means fair access to transport, no matter your needs, who you are or where you live. That’s why we want to collaborate across every sector, from national and local government to Deaf and Disabled People's Organisations (DDPOs), transport providers, academics and community organisations. We will amplify the voices and experiences of disabled people.
“We recognise the value DDPOs can bring in supporting disabled people to access transport. In light of this, we have updated our eligibility criteria to make our new funding rounds available for smaller organisations. We encourage any organisation or charity, that may be eligible for funding, to visit our website and apply.”
Learn more
If you’re interested in applying for a new funding round visit our Organisations page.