This in from the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. Ed
The Isle Of Wight Chamber Of Commerce has teamed up with Community Action to encourage businesses to change the way that their employees travel to work.
The Isle of Wight Council has secured funding from the government’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) and some of this money will be made available to Island businesses in the form of match-funded grants. The scheme is aimed at all sectors of the Island’s economy, with grants ranging from £2,500 to £37,000.
Bid now
Businesses are being encouraged to bid for funding to support projects that will encourage economic growth whilst reducing carbon emissions, promoting sustainable business travel activity in an innovative way.
Key objectives for the LSTF include reducing single car occupancy and promoting sustainable alternatives for access to employment.
The Chamber Of Commerce’s General Manager Ian Jenkins commented,
“We want employers to think creatively about the ways that their staff are traveling to work.
“The Access To Employment grants are great news for the Island’s economy and we want to work with Island businesses to help them to deliver new projects which could include subsidised bus or train tickets for staff, promotion of ‘Bike to Work’ and car sharing schemes.
“This match-funded support really can make a difference and I would encourage any business to consider applying for funding.”
Deadline
Ideas need to be submitted by Friday September 18th 2015 with projects delivered and benefits realised by Friday 12th February 2016 when final reporting must be submitted.
For more information and an application form contact Philippa Daley email: [email protected] or tel: 01983 524058
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