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Who can apply

To apply for a WCGL grant, your project must be delivered in Greater London and your organisation must be either::

•    A constituted community group (an organisation or association of persons with the primary aim of working to provide services and benefits to the community)
•    A not for profit organisation, community interest company (CIC) or social enterprise
•    A charity or third sector organisation

 

To apply for a Communies Idea Grant, your project must be delivered in Greater London and your organisation must be either::

•    A constituted or unconsituted community group (an organisation or association of persons with the primary aim of working to provide services and benefits to the community)
•    A not for profit organisation, community interest company (CIC) or social enterprise
•    A charity or third sector organisation

 

Organisations applying for a Community Ideas Grant must have received either grants of less than £10,000 last year, or have an income of less than £50,000, or both.

You cannot have previously been funded by Walking and Cycling Grants London.

 


Projects that are suitable for funding are those which:

•    Encourage people to walk and/or cycle more often and more safely for transport, exercise or leisure, particularly those who are new to walking or cycling, used to cycle but no longer do so, or are infrequent walkers or cyclists; and
•    Focus on connecting with a diverse range communities which are currently detached, for a variety of reasons, from walking or cycling in London.


Groundwork London is happy to discuss the eligibility of your organisation or proposed project, and to help you ensure you meet the criteria set out above. For advice and guidance please contact us on wcgl@groundwork.org.uk. or 0207 239 1286

 

Application Workshops

We are holding online application workshops for WCGL and CIG to provide information on the funding available and give you tips on how to apply. These are held on Zoom. 

The dates of upcoming workshops are below, please register if you wish to attend: 

  • WCGL Application Workshop: 12pm, Thursday 7 August 2025 - Book a place here
  • WCGL Application Workshop: 10am, Tuesday 19 August 2025 - Book a place here 
  • CIG Application Workshop: 6pm, Wednesday 20 August 2025 - Book a place here

 

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