Deadline: 16-Oct-2024
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) 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.
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).
Outcome and objectives
- The outcomes of the WA Hiking Participation Grants Program are:
- participation in hiking is grown to maximise the positive impact on individuals, communities and the State
- responsible and safe hiking is encouraged and supported.
- The objectives of the WA Hiking Participation Grants Program are to:
- increase entry level opportunities to engage new participants of all ages, cultures, abilities and demographic backgrounds in hiking activities
- expand the skill development opportunities for participants to support the progression of participants towards the ‘Independent’ stage of the ‘Participation spectrum’ for outdoor active recreation
- grow and develop the leadership and volunteer base of hiking activities (including guides, coaches, instructors and assistants).
Funding Information
- WA Hiking Participation Grants: $5000 to $25,000
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
Ineligibility Criteria
- State and Commonwealth government agencies
- unincorporated not-for-profit organisations
- commercial or for-profit organisations
- educational institutions/agencies including schools, universities, and TAFE colleges.
For more information, visit DLGSC.