The Motability Foundation is offering a range of grants to UK charities and not-for-profits supporting disabled people with transport and mobility access. Five open funding streams are currently available, with grants ranging from £50,000 to £1 million. The Foundation anticipates announcing four additional grant programmes in the autumn of 2025.
Available Grants and Deadlines
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Active Travel – For projects improving access to walking, cycling or other active travel.
Deadline: 15 December 2025 -
Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids – Large Grants – For larger national initiatives.
Deadline: 15 December 2025 -
Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids – Small Grants – For local and regional services.
Deadline: 15 December 2025 -
Driving Tuition – For programmes supporting disabled people to learn to drive.
Deadline: 31 March 2026 -
Travel Training – For projects building skills and confidence for independent travel.
Deadline: 15 December 2025
Grants can support projects lasting up to three years.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants must:
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Be a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation
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Have at least 3 years of experience
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Have an annual income of £50,000 or more
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Hold at least 3 months’ worth of reserves
Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations (DDPOs) are particularly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
All applications follow a two-stage process, starting with an Expression of Interest. Organisations should apply to the programme that best fits their project.
Full guidance and application details are available on the Motability Foundation website: motabilityfoundation.org.uk/organisation-grants