While it is not possible for this site to list all funding sources available through local governments, two cycling or sustainable transport case studies are provided below:
- Local road budget to include Warringah’s cyclists
Cr Christina Kirsch, June 2009, Warringah Councillor
A fresh, green wind is blowing through Warringah Council, which recently voted to adopt a ‘sustainable transport strategy’. Part of this strategy involves allocating 10 per cent of the council’s road budget to the construction or upgrading of bike paths.
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- Outcome 8.2 Clean and Green Active Transport
Brisbane City Council’s Budget Paper
This document outlines the funding of the Infrastructure Investment Strategy of Brisbane City Council’s Brisbane Active Transport Strategy: Walking and Cycling Plan 2005-2010 (see page 25 for the Infrastructure Investment Strategy).
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- Northern Territory - Community Grants Program
- Alice Springs Town Council
The Alice Springs Town Council supports community initiatives through the provision of several types of Community Grants. Application for the grants is open to groups, organisations and in some cases individuals.
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- Alice Springs Town Council
- Victoria - Community Grants Scheme
- City of Greater Bendigo
The City of Greater Bendigo Community Grants Program offers financial support to non-profit community organisations, groups and associations for projects, events, exhibitions and/or performance which contribute to the municipality, making it a vibrant and stimulating place for people to live, work and visit.
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- City of Greater Geelong
The Councillor Community GRants Program is offered to facilitate community projects and activities undertaken by incorporated not-for-profit organisations and groups within the City of Greater Geelong.
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- City of Playford
The City of Playford offers Community Development Grants on an annual basis. The aim of the grants is to encourage and develop local community projects and ensure that community groups can participate and make a positive contribution to community and cultural life in the City of Playford.
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- City of Yarra
The Annual Grants Program provides funding for small to medium sized projects, activities and events that respond to the social, cultural, recreational, environmental and economic needs of Yarra residents.
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- City of Greater Bendigo
- Victoria - TravelSmart Together Grants Program
- Darebin City Council
Under this program, funding is available for schools, service groups, sporting clubs, neighbourhood houses and traders groups for initiatives that encourage people to use their bikes, feet, use the tram, train or bus or share a ride.
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- Darebin City Council
- New South Wales - Grants Program
- Gosford City Council
Gosford City Council grants information site provides information, guidelines, application forms and the opening and closing dates of the Council grants programs.
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- Sydney City Council
The City of Sydney offers a variety of grants and awards designed to invigorate and support the city community.
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- Gosford City Council













