The State Government has announced the Level 1 COVID-19 Business Assistance Package.
Guidelines
Hiking is defined as bushwalking and trail running.
The following organisations are eligible to apply:
In addition, to be eligible for funding applicants must:
The WA Hiking Participation Grants are aimed at growing participation in hiking in Western Australia through the provision of opportunities for:
Applicants are encouraged to be creative and innovative in the development of their projects.
No retrospective funding will be considered..
Projects may include, but are not limited to:
Applicants are encouraged to review:
The WA Hiking Participation Grants will be offered in one funding round in 2021/22.Key dates:
An assessment will be made to determine if the application is eligible by assessing it against the grant criteria. If approved, a grant agreement will be entered into which outlines the grant conditions and acquittal requirements. Once signed and returned, the grant will be paid directly to the applicant body (organisation/association).
Each application will be assessed against the following criteria:
Describe the target audience, including measures to tailor the project to the needs of the target audience.
Outline how the project will achieve development and/or participation benefits (only address the points that are relevant to the project):
Estimate participation numbers including number of sessions, hours/days of involvement, qualifications attained.
Demonstrate the organisation’s financial capacity to deliver the project:
Note: In-kind support and/or funding contributions from the applying organisation and project partners will be viewed favourably.
Demonstrate an appropriate level of risk management such as:
Demonstrate capacity and capability to deliver the proposed project such as:
Successful applicants will be required to enter into a grant agreement, fulfil deliverables identified within a key result schedule and undertake financial reporting obligations.
Your acquittal report must be submitted within 30 days of the project completion date as specified in the grant agreement.
To discuss your project and request an application form, please contact:
Steve BennettTelephone 61 8 9492 9732Email Steve Bennett
Suzie AndrewsTelephone 61 8 9492 9625Email Suzie Andrews