Trails

Advancing Participation in Community Life

Lotterywest provides up to $750,000 per year in grants for trail development in Western Australia. These grants are managed through a grant round in partnership with the Department of Sport and Recreation.

The types of trails projects supported include:

• The preparation of a plan for a trail;
• The conversion of disused railways into recreational trails;
• The upgrading of existing trails;
• The construction of a trail for non-motorised uses, such as walking, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing or horse riding;
• Interpretive and directional signposting along a trail;
• Promotion, publicity, trail guides and maps; and
• Special trail events (trail openings etc).

All applications are assessed by Lotterywest and a Trails Grants Assessment Panel, involving the Department of Sport and Recreation.

The Document Downloads section (at the top right hand column of this page) contains specific information about this grant area and access to an Application Form.

Please note that applicants are required to complete both a Lotterywest Application Form and Department of Sport and Recreation Trails Application Form.  Two copies of each are required to be submitted to Lotterywest for assessment.  These must be received or postmarked no later than the closing date in March each year (see Grant Round Diary for details.)

You can also obtain details from the Department of Sport and Recreation on 9492 9700 or from the Department's website.

Other Grants Available

Go to Grant Opportunities for information about other Lotterywest grants.