WA Hiking Participation Grants Program

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 Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) is seeking applications from organisations for projects that are aligned with the WA Hiking Strategy, demonstrate consideration of the Australian Adventure Activity Standards, encourage participation and capitalise on the benefits of trail running and bushwalking.

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

Amount available

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

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 

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