Guidance

Maritime accessibility fund for Isles of Wight and Scilly

Apply for funding to improve the accessibility of ferry operations on the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 1 October 2021

Applies to England

Documents

Maritime accessibility fund for Isles of Wight and Scilly: applicant guide 2021 to 2022

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Maritime accessibility fund for Isles of Wight and Scilly: application form

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Details

The fund has been set up to improve the accessibility of ferry operations for disabled and reduced mobility passengers on the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly.

Funding is open to bids from all ports servicing the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly and from the ferries that operate to and from these ports. Hovercraft and hoverport operators are also eligible to apply for this funding.

It is not expected that there will be similar funding again so potential applicants should make full use of this opportunity.

Organisations applying must provide proof that their business activity meets the criteria outline in the guidance.

Background to the maritime accessibility fund for Isles of Wight and Scilly

The maritime accessibility fund for Isles of Wight and Scilly is £1 million in total that ports, harbours, hoverports and ferry or hovercraft operators can bid for to improve the accessibility of their services. These islands rely on ferries to connect to the mainland so residents can access services, employment and leisure activities.

Published 1 October 2021