Department for Transport Grants

Department for Transport has 2 open funds listed here, with the next deadline on 18 December 2026.

Checked daily. Last updated 2 October 2026.

Funder track record

Last published award 2025

Awards published

452

Typical award

£955,062

Most awards

£100,000 to £5,109,178

Most funded region

South West

Recent awards include Environment Agency (£800,000, 2025), Devon County Council (£150,000, 2025) and WESTMORLAND LIMITED (£665,851, 2025).

Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.

What Department for Transport funds

Counted across the 2 open funds on this page.

Charities & Non-Profit (1)Public Administration & Defence (1)Transport & Storage (1)

Deadline · 18 Dec 2026

Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches

The Department for Transport

Up to £99,999Transport & Storage

The Department for Transport is offering up to £2 million to help coach operators buy audio-visual equipment for rail replacement services. The grant covers up to 75% of the cost of purchasing transferable equipment. This includes things like next stop announcements, so disabled passengers get clear journey information. From 1 August 2026, rail replacement coaches must provide audible and visible passenger information by law. The scheme runs for six months or until the money runs out. Applications close on 18 December 2026.

Deadline · 6 Apr 2027

Plug-in Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant

Department for Transport

Up to £2,500Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

This grant helps cover the cost of buying a plug-in wheelchair accessible vehicle. You can get up to £2,500 off the price of an eligible vehicle. The vehicle must cost £50,000 or less. The grant is available across the UK until 6 April 2027.

Where this funding goes

England (2)Scotland (2)Wales (2)North East England (1)North West England (1)Northern Ireland (1)

Frequently asked questions about Department for Transport funding

How many Department for Transport grants are open right now?+

2 grants from Department for Transport are open on GrantMatch today. The list is checked daily.

When is the next Department for Transport deadline?+

The nearest deadline is 18 December 2026, and the furthest is 6 April 2027. Always check the funder's own page for the final date before applying.

How much does Department for Transport usually award?+

Across 452 published awards, the typical Department for Transport grant is £955,062, with most falling between £100,000 and £5,109,178. Figures come from 360Giving open data and describe past awards, not what is on offer now.

How do I apply for Department for Transport funding?+

Each grant on this page links to the Department for Transport application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.

Other funders

Foundation Scotland (143)Innovate UK (77)National Lottery Community Fund (52)Innovate UK Business Connect (33)Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland (32)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) (24)Medical Research Council (MRC) (24)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) (20)Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) (13)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) (13)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) (12)Community Foundation Northern Ireland (11)Football Foundation (10)Heart of England Community Foundation (10)Scottish Enterprise (10)Energy Saving Trust (9)Liverpool City Council (9)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) (9)UKRI (9)UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (8)CITB (7)Quartet Community Foundation (7)Two Ridings Community Foundation (7)Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency (6)

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