These grants reflect the McGowan Government's commitment to encouraging participation in outdoor active recreation activities through the provision of accessible, inclusive and diverse experiences.
Shire of Nannup – Push to Pedal
This project involves a range of mountain biking related activities, such as coaching clinics, inspirational speakers, first aid courses and coaching accreditations offered to residents of the Greater Nannup Region. $10,000
Donnybrook-Balingup – Donnybrook Mountain Biking Project
This project aims to introduce the benefits of mountain biking and cycling to at-risk young people, culminating in a multi-day overnight bike packing experience on the Munda Biddi. $10,000
Break the Boundary Inc – WA Adaptive Mountain Biking Leadership Development & Participation Project
This project will develop a world-leading training program to establish highly qualified Adaptive Mountain Biking Leaders in WA. This will enable the delivery of adaptive mountain bike clinics, sessions, experiences, camps and events to support people living with physical and neurological disabilities and impairments. $50,000
Margaret River Off Road Cycling Association Inc – Professional Mountain Bikers Instructors Association (PMBIA) Certification
This project will improve quality of mountain bike coaching, by enabling 8 coaches to complete the Level 1 PMBIA instructor’s course, thereby increasing participation opportunities in the Margaret River region. $5,600
Shire of Collie – The Wheels of Wellbeing
The Wheels of Wellbeing Project provides skill development and accredited coaching training for mountain biking in the Collie region, home of the Wambenger Trail network. $25,300
Trails WA Inc – Participation Campaign – Trails are Part of my Everyday Adventure
This project aims to increase participation on trails through the development of an advocacy campaign, that will improve awareness and drive action for people to use Trails WA as a resource to get hikers, mountain bikers and trail runners onto trails or onto trails more often. $25,000
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The program is administered by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. More information is available on the department’s website at www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/sport-and-recreation-funding/outdoor-active-recreation-program
