Rail Trail Community Grants – 2025
Rail Trails Australia (RTA) is a predominantly volunteer-run not-for-profit organisation which works for the development and promotion of a rail trail network Australia-wide.
Our vision is for Australia’s disused rail corridors to be preserved for their heritage and natural values and enjoyed by the community and visitors, including for active recreation, such as walking, cycling and horse riding.
Community organisations are critical to the establishment and success of many of Australia’s rail trails and undertake an enormous amount of work. RTA is conducting a $10,000 grants program to support community organisations to undertake activities which are aligned with RTA’s work.
Grants applications for up to $4000 per rail trail are open and close Saturday 16 August 2025
GRANTS
Community organisations can apply for a grant up to
● $2000 – if the project is fully funded by RTA, OR
● $4000 – if the organisation contributes significant additional financial contribution to the project
Funding applications must be for activities that will achieve one or more of the following:
➢ Increase appreciation and understanding of the rail trail, its history and/or surroundings
(e.g. artwork, interpretative signage, information – digital and/or print)
➢ Establish mechanisms to measure and report on rail trail usage
➢ Improve accessibility, particularly for less able users
➢ Engage new users, local or otherwise (e.g. special event)
➢ Improve maintenance that facilitates use (e.g. equipment)
➢ Improve the environment on a rail trail (e.g. revegetation, habitat improvement)
➢ Promote the rail trail
Applications to be submitted via our online application form by Saturday 16 August 2025.