WA Hiking Participation Grants

Growing hiking participation in Western Australia.

The WA Hiking Participation Grants Program is aimed at growing participation in hiking in Western Australia by providing financial support to organisations to develop and deliver new opportunities for participation, skill development and/or building the capacity of leaders (including guides, instructors and volunteers). Grants $5000 to $25,000 are available.

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is seeking applications from organisations for projects that are aligned with the WA Hiking Strategydemonstrate consideration of the Australian Adventure Activity Standards, encourage participation and capitalise on the benefits of trail running and bushwalking.

Eligibility

The following organisations are eligible to apply:

  • DLGSC recognised State active recreation organisations
  • DLGSC recognised State sporting associations
  • local government authorities (LGAs)
  • local active recreation clubs and associations
  • community organisations.

To be eligible for funding, organisations must:

  • be incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA) or a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 or an indigenous organisation under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 or be registered as a Local Government Entity in Western Australia;
  • possess an Australian Business Number (ABN); and
  • maintain appropriate and sufficient insurance cover for the duration of the project. A certificate of currency of insurance for the coming year should be provided upon application. Please note, for Public Liability Insurance, a minimum value of $10 million per claim or occurrence giving rise to a claim is required.

In addition, the following will apply:

  • Organisations with outstanding acquittals for any DLGSC grant may have payments withheld until outstanding acquittal documentation is satisfactorily completed. 

How to apply

  1. Read the WA Hiking Strategy: Bushwalking and trail running in Western Australia 2020–2030
  2. Read and understand the grant guidelines before commencing the application process
  3. Discuss your project with the Trails Team and request access to the application form
  4. Complete all sections of the application form
  5. Submit your application form and relevant supporting documentation by 5pm Wednesday 16 October 2024.

Funding rounds

Round Open Draft review Close Projects beginning Category
2024/25 9:00am 18 September 2024 Not applicable 5:00pm 16 October 2024 1 February 2025 to 30 June 2026. Indicative notification date December 2024. WA Hiking Participation Grants

Funding overview

Funding closed

Who can apply

Amount available

  • WA Hiking Participation Grants: $5000 to $25,000

Guidelines

You must read the guidelines before submitting an application as they provide essential information.

WA Hiking Participation Grants guidelines

Further information

Suzanne Andrews
Senior Project Officer — Trails
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Telephone 61 8 9492 9625 
Email trails@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
Website www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/recreation 
PO Box 8349, Perth Business Centre WA 6849
246 Vincent Street, Leederville WA 6007 

Successful applications 2023/24

Page reviewed 17 September 2024