The following 7 projects will share a total of $139,187 in funding from the Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Grants Program. - WestCycle

The following 7 projects will share a total of $139,187 in funding from the Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Grants Program.

Posted by Emily Brett
24 July, 2023

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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Outdoor active recreation grants provide $395,798 funding boost | Western Australian Government (www.wa.gov.au)

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

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