Places for Everyone
Places for Everyone is Sustrans’ permanent infrastructure fund for Scotland. Supported by Transport Scotland, we provide funding and expertise to help deliver walking, wheeling and cycling improvements across the country.
We currently have more than 200 projects at various stages of development, ranging from multi-million pound transformations in Scotland’s cities to new walking routes between some of Scotland’s smallest communities.
Thinking of applying?
Funding for new Places for Everyone projects is available to Local Authorities, Regional Transport Partnerships, or National Park Associations.
Existing projects by other organisations will continue to be supported and will be able to access funding for subsequent project stages.
Check the below criteria needed to see if you’re eligible to receive funding.
- Ability to manage long-term financial obligations
- Possession of Public Liability Insurance
- Understanding of CDM regulations
Guidance packs
We provide the resources you need deliver your project, from tailored application packs to industry-leading community engagement support.
Available funding
We can award 100% of design costs and 70% of construction costs for existing projects. We will work with you to identify match funding where necessary.
Support to completion
Our dedicated team are available every step of the way to ensure your project is as successful as possible, from early concept design through to construction.
Learning Everyday
Our Engage – Inspire – Learn programme can help keep you up to date with the latest trends and projects across Scotland.
Ready to apply?
We now open to applications for projects at Concept Stages 0-2 and Design Stages 3-4. Applications can be submitted and projects managed through our Project Portal link below:
Decision Making Panel Dates
Please note dates marked with an * have been altered due to our ongoing funding discussions with Transport Scotland. Dates may be subject to further change as our discussions progress. We’ll notify you as soon as any changes are confirmed.
2024
10th January | 2024/25 Application Deadline (Round 1) |
28th March* | Stages 3-4 Panel |
March-April | Stages 3-4 Grant Awards Announced |
TBC (prov. week beginning 1st April)* | Deadline to submit deliverables for Stage Review for projects moving to Stages 3-4 (Round 2) |
TBC (prov. week beginning 1st April)* | Open for 2024/25 Round 2 Applications |
10th April | Grant claim deadline for 2023/24 projects |
16th April* | Stages 0-2 Panel |
April-May | Stages 0-2 Grant Awards Announced |
TBC (prov. week beginning 6th May)* | 2024/25 Application Deadline (Round 2) |
24th June | Stages 3-4 Panel |
July | Stages 3-4 Grant Awards Announced |
6th August | Stages 0-2 Panel |
August | Stages 0-2 Grant Awards Announced |