1. What is the Driving Change strategy and action plan?
The Driving Change strategy is the framework used to guide WA’s road safety journey from 2020-30 to reduce the number of people fatally, severely or seriously injured by 50 to 70% by 2030.
Every two years, the Commission releases the Driving Change action plan. The plan for 2024-26 details key priorities and actions that will take place to move the state towards the goal of reducing road trauma by 2030.
2. Who administers the RTTA fund?
The RTTA is administered and managed by the Road Safety Commissioner (the Commissioner) under the Road Safety Council Act 2002 (WA) s.12(5).
3. Where does the money from the RTTA come from?
All money from prescribed penalties under the Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008 (WA) are paid into the RTTA. These funds are primarily those paid from Road Safety Camera infringements.
4. How is money allocated to make our roads safer?
The Government is guided by the RTTA Strategic Investment Framework, which assists in prioritising funding to maximise road safety outcomes and ensure alignment with the Drive Change Strategy and Action Plans.
5. What initiatives are currently funded?
You can see what projects are currently funded here.
6. Am I eligible?
The Commission uses funding guidelines to keep proponents up to date on eligibility criteria and submission requirements. Please refer to the published guidelines for complete criteria. However, to be eligible to receive funding, the proposal must comply with the Act’s, legislated requirements:
- As per s.5(a)(i) a project must improve the safety of roads in WA
- As per s.5(a)(ii) the project should aim to reduce the deaths of people, injuries to people, and the damage to property, resulting from incidents occurring on roads in WA.
7. How do I apply?
All applications must be submitted through the RTTA platform. Forms become available as submissions open; however, sample forms are available year-round, noting they may be subject to change.
The portal will provide guidance on navigating and completing the application.
Before you submit your application, make sure you have the endorsement of both your Chief Financial Officer (or equivalent) and your representative on the Road Safety Council.
8. What if my project will cost more than $5 million in total?
If your project costs more than $5 million over the forward estimates, you will be required to submit a new proposal form and a business case. The Commission provides a template, which can be found here.
9. How do I access the RTTA platform?
The Commission uses SmartyGrants and SmartyFile to administer the RTTA.
If you are a registered user to these platforms, you can use your established username and password.
If you are not a registered user of SmartyGrants or SmartyFile, you can access help guides here and here. There is also a SmartyFile RTTA user guide (condensed) here.
10. What can I use the platform for?
The platform allows you to:
- make new submissions during application rounds
- manage and work collaboratively with others in your organisation on submissions
- submit required paperwork associated with submissions, including reports, evaluation information and variation forms
- pre-fill new submissions through integration between both SmartyGrants and SmartyFile
11. I am having trouble navigating the RTTA platform. What do I do?
For assistance with the online platforms, please click here and here. If these guides do not help, please email SmartyGrants directly.
For assistance related to the content of your submission, or an issue with the form, please contact the Commission in the first instance.
12. What will be on the application form?
Sample application forms and guidance documents will be made publicly available 10 business days prior to submissions opening. They can be accessed here.
13. How much can I apply for?
Although there is no limit on amount a proposal may request, funding is limited by the amount available from the RTTA, other competing priority projects, and potential for funding opportunities from other organisations (e.g. Commonwealth). Please contact the Commission if you have questions regarding available funding.
14. Can I submit more than one application?
Yes, an organisation can submit any number of eligible funding requests.
15. What happens if I have multiple sources of funding?
The RTTA can be used as one source of multiple funding sources to fund a project; however, any co-funding must be declared at the time of application.
16. What happens once I submit my proposal?
The following will occur:
- Eligibility checks will be conducted by the Commission to ensure submissions comply with eligibility criteria. Any applications that do not meet these criteria will not progress to the assessment stage.
- An assessment panel will be convened by the Commission. Panel members are selected based on their knowledge of road safety, financial management, or project management, or for their specialised knowledge of government priorities.
- Submissions recommended by the Commission will be provided to the Road Safety Council for review.
- The Council will deliberate and make recommendations to the Minister for Road Safety on the most appropriate submissions to support priorities.
- The Minister for Road Safety will submit an ERC submission for approval as part of the annual budget cycle.
- A formal determination is made by the Minister and provided to the Commission following Cabinet’s decision.
- Notification of the assessment outcome is provided to applicants.
17. How will my proposal be assessed?
All eligible proposals are assessed using a merit-based criteria ranking submissions from highest to lowest priority. The following criteria and weighting are used:
Criteria | Weight | Summary |
|---|---|---|
Validity of the project | 20% | Address how the submission will enhance road safety within the framework of the Driving Change Strategy. |
Merit and innovation | 30% | All aspects have been suitably planned, stakeholders engaged to support a holistic approach, has provided a clear link between inputs, activities, outputs and outcomes, and considered innovation of your approach. |
Benefit of the project | 25% | Address how the submission will provide appropriate outcomes and benefits, including management of risks and understanding whether the project has made a difference, and whether it has been informed by community needs. |
Value of the project | 25% | Considers the impact of the submission in relation to cost, feasibility of planned activities within the described budget and timeframes. |
18. How long will it take for me to receive my funding?
The selection process aligns with the annual State Budget and Mid-Year Review processes. This means that applicants will typically wait between three to six months to receive notification of the funding outcome.
19. What happens if I am successful?
You will receive notification via funding outcome letter following the conclusion of the Budget process. The letter will provide further guidance on next steps.
20. What conditions will apply to a successful application?
All successful projects are subject to the RTTA Funding Conditions. These are tailored to your project and may include special conditions.
21. Do I have to evaluate my project?
Yes. Evaluation requirements will differ depending on funding and project type. Prior to application you should consult with the Commission to determine your needs.
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