Community Initiatives Grant Program

The Government of Western Australia has made funds available from the Road Trauma Trust Account (RTTA) for community initiatives that assist in promoting road safety across the state.
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Target areas include key performance indicators within the Driving Change - Road Safety Strategy 2020-2030, including Safe Road Users, Safe Roads, Safe Vehicles, Safe Speeds, and Post-Crash Response.

The Road Safety Commission’s Community Initiatives Grant Program supports the development and implementation road safety projects and applicable project costs, to engage community on a relevant road safety issue. The project, which can run for up to 12 months, will aim to positively influence behaviour on WA roads to help make every journey safe. 

Eligible organisations can apply for Project Grants up to $25,000.

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Road Safety Commission Community Initiatives Grant Guidelines

Road Safety Commission Community Initiatives Grant Terms and Conditions

Road Safety Commission Community Initiatives Auspice Grant Guidelines and Agreement

Who can apply

Who is eligible to apply for Community Initiatives grants?

We encourage the following groups to apply:

  • Incorporated not-for-profit organisations
  • Western Australian local governments Health organisations
  • Schools (including incorporated Parents and Citizens Associations)
    Schools are encouraged to explore our RoadSmart program before continuing with an application

To be funded by the Community Initiatives Grant Program, your organisation must:

  • Have a current Australian Business Number (or have proof you have applied for one) that is not for a commercial entity or an individual.
  • Be incorporated.
  • Abide by relevant State and Federal legislation, as applicable; for example, in respect to Working with Children Screening, Criminal Record Checking and Liquor Control.

Who is not eligible to apply for Community Initiatives grants?

The Community Initiatives Grant Program will not fund the following:

  • Unincorporated organisations*
  • Profit-making organisations*
  • Sole-traders*
  • State government agencies
  • Applications deemed aligned with initiatives listed under the ‘What won’t be funded’ section on page 6 of the Grant Guidelines are also ineligible for funding.

*Road Safety Commission may accept applications from appropriate organisations where there is no other suitable organisation to apply.

If you are unsure if you are eligible to apply for a grant, please email the Community Initiatives Team to check your eligibility.

When to apply

Applications for Road Safety Commission Community Initiatives Project Grants are currently closed for 2026.

Applications for Road Safety Commission Community Initiatives Event Grants are currently closed until further notice. Organisations seeking funding for a one-off event are encouraged to contact the Community Initiatives Team to discuss their proposal.

To receive notifications about future event funding opportunities, subscribe to the mailing list by emailing grants@rsc.wa.gov.au.

Once applications open, applicants should:

  1. Review the Community Initiatives Grant Program Guidelines and confirm eligibility.
  2. Discuss the proposal with the Community Initiatives Team by emailing grants@rsc.wa.gov.au or calling 0417 604 877.
  3. Submit an application via the SmartyGrants online portal.

How to apply

Once a grant round is open, you can follow these simple steps to apply for funding: 

  1. Review the Community Initiatives Grant Program Guidelines and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
  2. Discuss your grant application with the Community Initiatives team by emailing grants@rsc.wa.gov.au(link sends email) or calling 0417 604 877.
  3. Complete the application form via SmartyGrants online portal (available when grant round is open). 

To be notified when a new grant round is open subscribe to our mailing list by emailing grants@rsc.wa.gov.au. 

What to expect once you have applied

Community Initiatives grant funding is awarded through a competitive application process.

Once applications close, the following steps are undertaken:

  • Applications are checked for eligibility and compliance.
  • Eligible applications are assessed by an Assessment Panel.
  • Assessment Panel recommendations are submitted to the Minister for Road Safety for endorsement.
  • Applicants are notified of the outcome of their application by email.
  • Unsuccessful applicants are provided feedback from the Assessment Panel to assist with future applications.
  • Successful applicant submits invoice to Road Safety Commission Finance Team to receive funding.

For more detailed information on the Road Safety Commission’s Community Initiatives Grant Program application process, including assessment criteria, grant expenses and exclusions, please download the Road Safety Commission Community Initiatives Grant Guidelines.

Awarded grants

Explore and be inspired by the range of events and projects our grants have supported.

Contact us

For more information contact the Community Initiatives team.

Email: grants@rsc.wa.gov.au

Phone: 0417 604 877

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