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The Motability Foundation has launched five new funding rounds to support organisations working to remove barriers to accessible transport for people with disabilities. The grants, which range from £50,000 to £1 million, are now open for applications and target a broad range of activities— from providing mobility aids and travel training to influencing transport policy and improving driving tuition for people with disabilities.
Aimed at charities, social enterprises, and community organisations across the UK, these grants are designed to help both longstanding providers and newer, smaller organisations, including Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations (DDPOs), with the minimum annual turnover requirement now reduced to £50,000. This expands eligibility, allowing more groups working at local and grassroots levels to apply.
Funding is available for:
- Improving access to wheelchairs and other mobility aids, with separate rounds for small and large-scale initiatives.
- Expanding opportunities in active travel, such as cycling or walking, by providing suitable equipment and experiences.
- Supporting travel training schemes to help disabled people use public and private transport more confidently.
- Increasing access to driving tuition and theory test support tailored for disabled learners.
Applications for these new funding rounds will be accepted until the 15th December 2025, with some rounds open beyond this date. Additional funding rounds are expected to launch later in the year, covering further areas related to accessible transport. All funding awards are for future projects and must align with the Foundation’s aim to enhance transport equity for disabled people across the UK.
Applicants must be UK-based incorporated organisations, have three months’ operating reserves, and primarily work in the field of transport for disabled people. Proposals should focus on supporting disabled individuals through innovative, effective, and scalable solutions. Detailed guidance and application forms are available on the Motability Foundation website.
As part of the assessment, preference will be given to projects that actively involve disabled people in their design and delivery and have a demonstrable impact on access, confidence, and choice in transport.
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