Legacy Grants

Welcome to the Legacy Grants

Leicestershire County Council is happy to announce the launch of the Legacy Grants. If you are looking to apply, applications will need to be submitted by Friday 28th February 2025. Applications submitted after that date won’t be accepted. Applications are now closed.

What is the Legacy Grant? 

This grant is for up to £10,000 to launch active travel initiatives within a community which will have long-lasting benefits. Applications can be put forward for a range of community needs. You could buy in some e-bikes to loan in the community; you could run a project in local schools; or you could get trained as a walk leader to encourage being active and socialising in your area. 

Grants will be allocated to the seven districts of Leicestershire that make up Choose How You Move’s areas of work: Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley and Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, and Oadby and Wigston. 

Who can apply? 

We aim to work with community groups who wish to apply for funding to launch active travel initiatives in their area, and guide you to implement your project and reach out effectively to your communities to encourage long-lasting behaviour change. 

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. 

Blaby

Application granted for 2024/25

Blaby District Council is hoping to support local communities in promoting active travel as a viable option for commuting and social journeys.   

Charnwood

Application granted for 2024/25

The South Charnwood School Sport & Physical Activity Network is hoping to support local schools in promoting active travel as a viable option for the school run.  

Harborough

Application granted for 2024/25

The Market Harborough Active Travel Revolution is hoping to support local schools in promoting active travel as a viable option for the school run.  

Hinckley and Bosworth

Application granted for 2024/25 

The Hinckley & Bosworth School Sport Partnership is hoping to support local schools in promoting active travel as a viable option for the school run.  

Melton

Application granted for 2024/25

The Melton & Belvoir School Sports Partnership is hoping to support local schools in promoting active travel as a viable option for the school run.  

North West Leicestershire

Application granted for 2024/25

North West Leicestershire District Council is hoping to support local schools and communities in promoting active travel as a viable option for the journeys.  

Oadby and Wigston

Applications Closed

 

Picture of Theo Fox with his thumbs up outside of County Hall, to promote the Choose How You Move team.

 

Following a successful pilot in Harborough and an upcoming application for Blaby, the team are now extending the funding to the other districts.

If you would like to apply for funding, please check below if it is available in your district and submit this eform.

 

Please see the Legacy Grant Terms & Conditions (PDF, 465 KB)

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