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

Case study

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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 
Page reviewed 19 June 2025