The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) and Lotterywest have partnered to deliver the Lotterywest Trails Grant Program since 1997. This annual program currently provides $1million worth of funding in the following categories.
The 2010 grant round opens on Tuesday 1 December 2009 and closes on Friday 19 March 2010.
Grant categories
(trail maintenance is not eligible under this program)
- Trail planning
- Trail construction
- Upgrades to existing trails
- Promotion and marketing
Interpretive projects please note:
DSR encourages projects that demonstrate an interpretive aspect, promoting knowledge of the natural environment and cultural heritage. If your project is primarily about interpretation your application is likely to be assessed under another Lotterywest grant area.
Please contact Lotterywest to discuss further on 9340 5270 or grants@lotterywest.wa.gov.au
This program encourages applicants to develop partnerships with their community, local government and landowners to ensure coordination of trail development in regional areas. Projects that are identified in relevant local/regional/state-wide trails master plans, demonstrate a specific need, are well planned, have good management and design components and are sustainable, will be highly regarded.
Essential criteria
- Groups eligible to apply are not for profit, community organisations including local government.
- Local DSR office has discussed your proposal to ensure eligibility.
- Documented support from local government or land manager.
- All projects to be completed within 12 months of official notification.
- Two copies of the Lotterywest and DSR grant application must be supplied.
Grant amounts
- Small grants $1–$15,000
- Large grants $15,001–$100,000 maximum
Organisations applying for a large grant are required to provide a matching $1 for $1 contribution. This matching component may be:
- Financial (a direct $1 for $1 contribution).
- In kind
(no more than 25 per cent of the total project cost) e.g.
- Loan of machinery
- Provision of appropriate material
- Skilled labour (industry rate)
- Non-skilled or voluntary labour (calculated at $20 p/hr)
Please note:
Applicants are required to discuss their proposals with DSR staff to ensure their project is eligible for grant assistance. Consultation with DSR will form part of the assessment of every application. Please contact your local office for advice and specific assistance in completing your application. DSR regional offices:
Application forms and guidlines
Goals
Infrastructure
Support the planning, development and management of a statewide network of quality recreation trails.
Facilitation
Create an environment in which trail initiatives are fostered through appropriate and committed organisations.
Information
Maintain and enhance trail related information and expertise and develop initiatives to utilise these resources for the overall benefit of the trails community.
Promotion
Promote trails as a cost effective, beneficial and widely accessible community resource.
Representation
As lead agency, provide leadership for the continued development of trails in Western Australia for the recreation and health benefits of the Community.
The Trails Grants program is sponsored by Lotterywest.
Contact information
Steve Bennett
Manager Recreation
246 Vincent Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Telephone (08) 9492 9732
Facsimile (08) 9492 9711
Email Steve
Grant Trew
Team Leader Recreation
246 Vincent Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Telephone (08) 9492 9753
Facsimile (08) 9492 9711
Email Grant
Regional offices
Gascoyne Office - Carnarvon
4 Francis Street, CARNARVON WA 6701
PO Box 140, CARNARVON WA 6701
Telephone (08) 9941 0900
Facsimile (08) 9941 0999
Email the Gascoyne Office
Goldfields Office - Kalgoorlie
106 Hannan Street, KALGOORLIE WA 6430
PO Box 1036, KALGOORLIE WA 6430
Telephone (08) 9022 5800
Facsimile (08) 9022 5899
Email the Goldfields office
Great Southern Office - Albany
22 Collie Street, ALBANY WA 6330
Telephone (08) 9892 0100
Facsimile (08) 9892 0199
Email the Great Southern office
Kimberley Office - Kununurra
Government Offices
Cnr Konkerberry Drive and Messmate Drive, KUNUNURRA WA 6743
PO Box 1127, KUNUNURRA WA 6743
Telephone (08) 9166 4900 or (08) 9166 4917
Facsimile (08) 9166 4999
Email the Kimberley office
Kimberley Office - Broome
Unit 2, 23 Coghlan Street BROOME
PO Box 1127, KUNUNURRA WA 6743
Telephone (08) 9195 5750
Facsimile (08) 9166 4999
Mobile 0438 916 185
Email the Kimberley office
Mid West Office, Geraldton
Mid West Sportshouse
77 Marine Terrace, GERALDTON WA 6531
PO Box 135, GERALDTON WA 6531
Telephone (08) 9956 2100
Facsimile (08) 9956 2199
Email the Mid West office
Peel Office - Mandurah
Suite 3, The Endeavour Centre
94 Mandurah Terrace, MANDURAH, WA 6210
PO Box 1445, MANDURAH WA 6210
Telephone (08) 9550 3100
Facsimile (08) 9550 3199
Email the Peel office
Pilbara Office - Karratha
2/3813 Balmoral Road, KARRATHA WA 6714
PO Box 941, KARRATHA WA 6714
Telephone (08) 9182 2100
Facsimile (08) 9182 2199
Email the Pilbara office
South West Office - Bunbury
80A Blair Street, BUNBURY WA 6230
PO Box 2662, BUNBURY WA 6231
Telephone (08) 9792 6900
Facsimile (08) 9792 6999
Email the South West office
Wheatbelt - Northam
298 Fitzgerald Street, NORTHAM WA 6401
PO Box 55, NORTHAM WA 6401
Telephone (08) 9690 2400
Facsimile (08) 9690 2499
Email the Wheatbelt office
Wheatbelt - Narrogin
Government Offices
Level 2, 11-13 Park Street, NARROGIN WA 6312
Telephone 0429 881 369
Facsimile (08) 9881 3363
Email the Wheatbelt office
Indigenous
To find out who to involve in relation to Aboriginal consultation please contact:
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