About the Western Australian Bicycle Network Grants Program
The WABN Grants Program is administered by the Department of Transport and matches local government expenditure dollar-for-dollar (up to 50 per cent of the total project cost) for the design and construction of active transport infrastructure.
The program aims to ensure walking and riding infrastructure is safe, accessible, connected and continuous across local government boundaries.
The Program is structured to fund: infrastructure projects (design and/or construction), Local Bike Planning projects, and Active Travel Officers.
The metropolitan stream of the WABN Grants Program (infrastructure design and/or construction) underwent a refresh in 2024 to better maximise the State Government’s strong investment in public transport infrastructure to the priorities of the long-term cycle network.
Regional projects that submitted for infrastructure funding needed to consider the relevant regional 2050 cycling strategy. Regional local governments without a strategy were encouraged to apply for funding for projects that connect town centres and schools, as well as those creating cycle tourism or recreational opportunities.
It is anticipated that the next intake for metropolitan infrastructure projects will open in mid-2025. To keep up to date with the latest information, subscribe to WABN e-News.
Grant intake information
From 2025, the WABN Grants Program is offering funding to support local bike planning across metropolitan and regional Western Australia.
Expressions of interest (EOI) for local bike planning grants are now open. All local governments in WA may apply. Please follow the link below to DoT Grants to access the EOI form and submit. For support regarding the DoT Grants online platform, refer to the Grants and funding page.
Please refer to the updated Grant Opportunity Guidelines for specific intake information. An Addendum to the WABN Program Procedures has also been published to support this intake.
For more information, read the FAQ document below.
It is anticipated that the next intake for metropolitan infrastructure projects will be launched in mid-2025. Funding allocations for the regional stream are currently committed through to 2027-28. There are currently no plans to launch a new Active Travel Officer (ATO) grants intake.
WABN Grants Program resources
Information and guidance essential to the WABN Grants Program is contained within the following documents.
Resources related to planning and designing active transport solutions can be found on the planning and designing guidance webpage.
Latest WABN grants awarded
The most recent application round for Perth Bike Network and Regional Bike Network projects was open from 31 July 2024 to 6 September 2024. Details of funded projects and initiatives between 2024-25 to 2027-28 for both streams are available below. The interactive map also outlines the projects awarded funding following the 2024 intake.
Program supporting documentation (policy, procedures, guidelines and FAQs) can be found under WABN Grants Program resources.
Awarded Active Travel Officer grants
Our first Active Travel Officer (ATO) grant intake was offered in the previous WABN grant round, closing on 18 November 2022, for ATOs commencing in 2023-24.
The ATO grants support local governments to employ an ATO for 3 years, to increase capacity and expertise to develop and deliver local active travel initiatives.
The successful local government authorities awarded grants from 2023-24 were:
- City of Greater Geraldton
- City of Joondalup
- City of Kwinana
- City of Stirling
- City of Wanneroo
- Town of Cottesloe