Community Trail Planning Grants Program

Eligible organisations can apply for up to $50,000 for projects that support the Trail Development Process.

The purpose of the Community Trail Planning Grants Program is to ensure trail developments across the state are well informed, substantiated and supported by a consistent planning approach as outlined in the Trail Development Process of the Trail Development Series (Part A).

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is seeking applications from organisations for projects that support the progression of trail planning through a logical and consistent framework.

The program is aimed at local governments or incorporated organisations that have established strategic support for a trail development and are ready to commence a specific stage/s in the TDP. The process can also be applied to trails master planning for specific geographical areas including regional, sub-regional and joint local government areas.

Funding may be used for interstate and intrastate travel and accommodation costs related to the development of the trail plan, presenter fees associated with delivery of training and workshops and Aboriginal cultural engagement activities and advertising, publicity, promotion, marketing, printing and publishing costs.

How to apply

Read and understand the grant guidelines before commencing the application process.
Read and familiarise yourself with Part A of the WA Trail Development Series and the WA Strategic Trails Blueprint before applying.
Only one application per organisation will be considered.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Incomplete applications may be considered unsuccessful upon submission.
Complete all sections of the application form and submit with the following supporting documentation:
- A copy of your organisation’s incorporation certificate (if not already provided to DLGSC).
- A copy of current public liability insurance certificate (minimum required is $10 million) (if not already provided to DLGSC).
- Letters of support from active partners
- Existing plans, strategies and/or master plans
- Any proposal/scope of works relating to the project

Application form

Please email trails@dlgsc.wa.gov.au for more information

Funding overview

Funding closed

Who can apply

Amount available

$5000 to $50,000

$5000 to $25,000

Guidelines

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

Community Trail Planning Grants Program guidelines

To receive an application form please contact a DLGSC Trails Officer.

Funding rounds

The next funding round will open in early 2025.

Successful applications

Trail Planning Grants 2024

Organisation	Project	Funding
City of Albany	Poikeclerup Mountain Bike Trail Network Stage 4 — Concept Plan	$10,000
Shire of Pingelly	Pingelly Town Trail — Site Assessment, Concept Plan, Corridor Evaluation and Detailed Design - Stages 3 to 6	$25,000
Shire of Augusta Margaret River	Feasibility Study of Eastern Segment of the Cowaramup to Gracetown Trail — Concept Plan — Stage 4	$25,000
Kalamunda Mountain Bike Collective	Trail Management Plan to support the development of Kalamunda mountain bike trails to achieve national significance status	$22,720
Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale	Jarrahdale Oval Trails Head Detailed Design — Stage 6	$50,000
North Eastern Wheatbelt Travel Assoc Inc	Wheatbelt Way Walks — A bushwalking masterplan	$25,000
Shire of Nannup	Kearney Shared Use Trails — Site Assessment, Concept Plan, Corridor Evaluation and Detailed Design — Stages 3 to 6	$25,000
Lions Club of Leeuwin	Augusta Mountain Bike Trails Network Concept Plan — Stages 1 to 4	$25,000
Shire of Ravensthorpe	Shire of Ravensthorpe Tails Master Plan	$25,000
Shire of Capel	Shire of Capel Trails Masterplan	$20,000
Shire of Dandaragan	Karda Mountain Bike Trail Corridor Evaluation Stage 5	$25,000
Shire of Narrogin	Narrogin to Williams Rail Trail Feasibility Study	$9715

Page reviewed 15 October 2024