Bathurst Access Improvement Grants

Bathurst Regional Council in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides grants to assist local businesses, community organisations and sporting groups in the local area to improve access for all members of the community.

Businesses, community organisations and sporting groups within the Bathurst region may apply for funding of 50% of project costs up to a maximum of $5,000 on a dollar for dollar basis. Bathurst Regional Access Committee provide recommendations to Council for consideration to allocate the funding.

In the past, funds have been awarded to complete paths, build access ramps, install automatic doors and build or modify accessible toilets.

Projects must be completed within the current 2024/2025 financial year to be eligible to apply for a grant.

Applications for 2024 are now CLOSED.

Successful 2024/2025 projects must be completed by Friday 16 May 2025.

Application Form(PDF, 585KB)