A new two-stage application process for the Small Grants Programme will offer early feedback to applicants and guidance for those invited to submit full bids.
A total funding pot of £150k will be available for grants of between £10,000 and £50,000.
Academic researchers are encouraged to apply in partnership with another organisation in order to achieve practical outcomes.
Guidance and application materials will be available on the Road Safety Trust website before the round opens.
KEY DATES
Round opens: 23 September 2025
Expression of interest deadline: 29 October 2025
Invitations to full application stage: Mid-November 2025
Full application deadline: 9 December 2025
Decisions confirmed: Late-January 2026