Scottish Borders Council has launched a fund to help communities get involved and deliver a long-term legacy from the Tour de France coming to the Scottish Borders in 2027.
The Grand Départ Community Activation Fund will support communities and businesses to deliver inclusive, locally distinctive cycling activities related to the event – boosting participation, celebrating local identity, strengthening communities, supporting tourism, and promoting health and wellbeing.
The grant will aim to help communities maximise the benefits of the Tour coming to the Scottish Borders with:
The micro fund has been created to support local groups, organisations and communities to deliver small-scale activities that help create a vibrant atmosphere in the lead-up to and during the event.
The fund has been created to support local groups, businesses, organisations and communities to deliver larger-scale activities that help create a vibrant atmosphere in the lead-up to and during the event, as well as having a longer-term impact.
What can be funded?
The fund will support activities that celebrate and promote the Grand Départ and encourage community participation. Examples include:
Priority may be given to activities that encourage participation from children and young people, volunteers, and under-represented groups, as well as events that support the aims and objectives of the Grand Départ JOY programme
Click here for further information on both funds, including the application questions and how to apply.
