Off-road Vehicles Area Grants Program

New round now open for applications.

The ORVA Grants Program aims to further expand the network of ORV (off-road vehicles) facilities and enhance recreational opportunities for ORV users across Western Australia.

In the new round of funding, eligibility has been broadened to encourage partnerships between local governments, State Government agencies, and incorporated associations to help meet the community interest in safe, high quality recreational facilities.

Eligibility

The project must:

  • Deliver a new ORVA, or
  • Deliver upgrades at an existing ORVA.

Applicants must be:                                                                                                              

  • a Local Government within Western Australia
  • a WA State Government agency landholder, or
  • an Incorporated Association partnering with a WA Local Government or WA State Government agency landholder.

Applications that demonstrate significant in-kind commitments (such as internal capability to obtain relevant statutory approvals and complete civil construction work) will be favourably considered.

Funding rounds

Round Open Draft review Close Projects beginning Category
May 2026 12:00am 28 May 2026 Not applicable 4:00pm 31 August 2026 Project delivery 1 January 2027 - 31 December 2028

Each application may request up to $1 million, and all eligible applications will be assessed against the same criteria and considered within the overall funding allocation.

Guidelines

You must read the guidelines before applying as they provide essential information.

Apply now

Download the application form, complete all sections, and submit the form and supporting documents by email to orv@lgirs.wa.gov.au by 4pm AWST Monday 31 August 2026.

Download application form

Contact

For queries about the guidelines, deadlines or questions in the form, please contact us at orv@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

 

Funding overview

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Funding open

Who can apply

Amount available

  • Off-road Vehicles Area Grants Program: The Program will operate from a single funding pool of $2 million
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