Walking Local Government Grants

The Queensland Government is committed to achieving the Queensland Walking Strategy 2019-2029 vision of making walking an easy choice for everyone every day.

To work with local government to achieve this vision, we have established walking grants to assist in developing plans to improve walking environments state-wide.

Whether you are on foot, moving with a mobility device, or pushing a child in a pram, walking and exercising is an important part of life for everyone. More people will be active when everyday destinations are connected by comfortable, direct, safe and accessible routes. Walking Local Government Grants are targeted at developing walking network plans and priority works programs. Walking network plans focus on precincts of up to 2km around primary destinations such as public transport, schools and town centres, and result in works programs to make the plan a reality.

How to apply

Eligible local governments can apply for state-matched funding through an annual application process.

To request an application form email: TMR.Walking.Grants@tmr.qld.gov.au. An application form will be emailed to you when the program opens.

Before applying you need to review: 

• grant guidelines - outlining requirements and criteria
• fact sheet - with frequently asked questions
• Department of Transport and Main Roads' walking network planning guidance
• Making Plans for Walking Queensland: video presentation on walking network planning guidance.

Timeframes

2024–2025 program

Applications open: 12 October 2023
Applications close: 15 December 2023
Program allocation announcement: June 2024

The program allocation will be announced through the publication of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program with the release of the Queensland State Budget.

More information

For more information about the Walking Local Government Grants email: TMR.Walking.Grants@tmr.qld.gov.au.

Read more about other local, state and federal government funding sources available to deliver more walkable communities.