Community Support Fund 2025
UPDATE - Applications previously submitted for the December 2024 Community Support Fund will be notified on the outcome on January 31.
We are now taking applications for the June 2025 Community support Fund.
Metrobus connects communities, by providing access to work, education and healthcare. Social connections, made possible by bus, are vital in bringing people together and help combat isolation and loneliness.
As well as connecting communities it's really important to also do what we can to provide help and support within the communities we are proud to serve.
One of the ways we are able to help and support is via the Community Support Fund. Twice a year we donate small pots of money and free bus travel to local charities and community groups.
Funding is available from £50 to £500 with similar amounts for bus travel.
Awards are decided by the community team panel at Metrobus, which consists of colleagues from across the organisation, and will be judged on how well our support will serve the community in which we operate.
During the award process if the panel decides the applicant will not be awarded the grant money or free travel tickets, they may look towards other ways to provide help and support. This could include the provision of free poster space on the buses or other awards at their discretion.
Applying for funding
To apply for the next round of Community support - please fill in this FORM
The deadline for all new applications is 5pm 30 June 2025
- Please be advised that any applications received after 5pm on 30 June 2025 cannot be accepted.
- We will notify all successful and unsuccessful applications by 5pm on 31 July 2025. We will not be able to provides any updates before this date.
- If you require any further information, please contact us by emailing the community support team at [email protected].