The Road Safety Trust - Large Grants

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For grants over £50,000 and up to £200,000

This round has a two-stage application process. The purpose of this new approach is to provide prompt feedback to applicants and to provide further support to those invited to full application stage. Key dates:

  • 7 April (9am) - Programme opens for Expressions of Interest (EOI). A recorded webinar on the application process will be available.

  • 5 May (5pm) - Closing date for submitting EOIs.

  • Early June - Review of EOIs completed; shortlisted applicants invited to submit full applications.

  • Mid July - Closing date for submitting full applications.

  • December 2026 - Decisions issued

Who can apply?

UK-based legally constituted organisations (charities, public sector organisations, universities, companies and professional organisations) are eligible to apply for funding from The Road Safety Trust.

Organisations will be considered for funding provided that it can be demonstrated that the project is for public benefit and is consistent with the Trust’s priorities.

Individuals are not eligible for Trust grants unless part of a wider research or project team.

Eligible Projects

This is a themed round that seeks to address two priority areas:

  • Preventing harm linked to drug-impaired driving and motorised riding

  • Safer vehicles

Eligible projects might include evidence reviews, trials, roll-outs, evaluations and support for the profession through guidance or other resources.

For more information, please visit Large Grants — Road Safety Trust