Big Bike Revival Grants Programme

Active Travel England and UK Government (administered by Cycling UK)
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £3,500

Location

England, West Midlands

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The Big Bike Revival Grants Programme helps get more adults cycling, especially women, people on low incomes, and ethnic minorities. You can get up to £3,500 to run bike events that fix, teach, and encourage cycling. The money pays for bike maintenance workshops and cycle training sessions. You need to be a charity, community group, social enterprise, or similar organisation. Local councils and community-focused bike shops can also apply. The programme focuses on people who don't currently cycle or need encouragement to cycle more often.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charitycicsocial enterprisepublic sector

Key requirements:

  • Must target underrepresented groups
  • Must deliver fix-learn-ride model events
  • Must focus on adults who don't cycle
Who is this for?

This grant is for charities, community groups, social enterprises, and community interest companies that want to encourage cycling. Local authorities and bike shops with community focus can also apply. You must be based in England and focus on reaching people who don't currently cycle, especially women, low-income groups, and ethnic minorities.

Full details from Active Travel England and UK Government (administered by Cycling UK)

Aims to encourage adults who don't cycle to start cycling and increase cycling frequency, particularly targeting underrepresented groups. Supports 'fix-learn-ride' model events including bike maintenance workshops and cycle training. Focuses on reaching women, people on low incomes, ethnic minorities, and those not meeting physical activity guidelines.

How to apply

Applications are processed on a rolling basis through Cycling UK who administer the programme. Contact Cycling UK directly for application forms and guidance on the process.

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Last updated: 26 April 2026