Criteria

What are the criteria for applying?

The objective of the Walk There Today Sponsorship Program is to encourage and increase the number of Western Australians walking for health, recreation, transport and environmental benefits. Sponsorship is given to organisations and non-profit groups to promote more walking events in their local community.

The following criteria have been developed to ensure sponsorships are allocated in a fair and equitable way. It is important that you read through these criteria to ensure your group is eligible for sponsorship before applying.

Sponsorship Application Criteria

• Sponsorships will not be granted to assist with financing costs associated with running an organisation, such as staff and equipment costs.
  
  
• Sponsorships will not be granted for capital works.
  
  
• Travel, tours, conference attendance and camps are not eligible for sponsorship.
  
  
• Sponsorships will not be granted to agencies already receiving funding from car manufacturers, companies associated with the tobacco or alcohol industries, or the fast food industry.
  
  
• The program does not support activities planned for outside of Western Australia.
  
  
• Sponsorship will not be provided to assist payment of budget deficits or retrospective funding.
  
  
• Groups that have previously received support and did not fulfil obligations as per previous sponsorship contracts will not be supported.
  
  
• Activities or events where profit raising is the main objective are not eligible for sponsorship.
  
  
• Sponsorship will not be granted to individuals. Applications must be submitted by an organisation, association, local government authority, transport or health group, who will take lead responsibility for the event/activity.
  
  
• It is recommended that groups have public liability insurance. Those that are unable to obtain insurance are expected to complete a risk assessment process to be included in the application for sponsorship.
  
  
• The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is not obligated to fulfil all submitted sponsorship applications, as applications are subject to the availability of stock items and funding.

What conditions apply?

When an organisation applies for sponsorship, an authorised senior person within the organisation is required to sign a declaration form accepting certain conditions associated with receiving a sponsorship.

Further Information

Groups wishing to apply for sponsorship are encouraged to contact the Walking Unit.