Leicestershire County Council periodically funds grants for communities and organisations in Leicestershire to boost active travel in their area, providing money for long-lasting projects.
Applications are currently closed – please check back in the future for any relaunches.
A Legacy Grant is a fund of £5,000 to launch active travel initiatives within a community. Applications will be successful if they can prove the initiative will have long-lasting benefits.
The grant can be used for a range of community needs, such as:
Two grants will be allocated per district, on a first come, first serve basis. These cover our community areas:
Any community group can apply for funding, as long as a governance structure for the group is in place. Equally, joint applications can also be submitted, which makes this a prime way to collaborate and cross-work to positively impact your area in more ways than one.
If you are a business in Leicestershire, please get in contact for more information.
If you work for a primary school, you can apply for funding through our Primary School Grants scheme.
Please note: Those who have previously received funding through the Legacy Grants scheme will not be able to reapply.
Blaby District Council plans to work with members of the community to encourage cycling as a form of travel. More info TBC.
South Charnwood School Sport and Physical Activity Network (SCSSPA) procured a supplier for their bicycle loan scheme in schools. They are currently working on their plans to launch a cycle loan scheme in Charnwood.
Market Harborough Active Travel Revolution are working with local primary schools to produce Travel Plans and identify areas for infrastructure improvements. They plan on working with other organisations such as HDC, CHYM and Active Together to support schools in Market Harborough and encourage active travel by identifying behaviour change initiatives.
Schools have received puncture repair kits at an event held in September 2025.
Organising training events and a Scootability festival. Bikes for secondary school loan scheme are in the process of being purchased.
Organising community sessions and purchasing scooters which will be security marked by the police.
The South Leicestershire School Sports Partnership (SLSSP) will be providing two schools in Oadby and Wigston with a fleet of bicycles, helmets and locks to loan to pupil premium students. Staff from SLSSP and selected primary schools in Oadby and Wigston will undertake Scootability Training. SLSSP are organised a scooter rental scheme in January 2026.
Applications are currently closed for Legacy Grants. When applications are open, please read the Legacy Grant Terms and Conditions before sending us an email at choosehowyoumove@leics.gov.uk with your application form below.
Download your application form
If you need further advice on applying for a Legacy Grant, please get in contact.
