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Being active outdoors improves physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Combining physical exercise with mental rejuvenation provides a holistic approach to improving overall health and happiness.

The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries is seeking applications from organisations for the Hiking Participation Grants and the Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Grants.

The WA Hiking Participation Grant 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). Grants of $5000 to $25,000 are available.

The Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Program provides financial support to organisations to deliver accessible outdoor active recreation opportunities for all Western Australians to increase participation, develop life skills and support the transition along the participation spectrum. Grants of $5000 to $50,000 are available.

Eligible organisations include:

• DLGSC recognised State sporting associations (SSAs)
• DLGSC recognised State active recreation organisations (SAROs)
• local governments
• local sport clubs and associations
• active recreation clubs and associations
• community organisations.

All applicants are encouraged to think of innovative and creative ways of growing hiking and recreation participation throughout the West Australian community.

Find out more about previous successful applicants:

• Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Grants
• Hiking Participation Grants — case study
• Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Grant — case study

To apply

To apply for a Hiking Participation Grant please email trails@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

To apply for an Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Grant please email recreation@dlgsc.wa.gov.au