About the Active Transport Fund (ATF)

The ATF Program provides funding for the upgrade of existing, and construction of new, bicycle and walking pathways across Australia.

The program has 3 objectives:

  1. road safety
  2. reducing transport emissions
  3. active and liveable communities.

It is an ongoing, application-based, merit-assessed, funding program, open to all state and territory governments and Local Government Authorities (LGAs).

More information on the program is available on the Active Transport Fund webpage.

How to apply

Information on project eligibility can be found in the Program Guidelines below.

Tranche 2 of the ATF will open from 1 August 2026 until 5:00pm (AEST) 30 September 2026.

Applications must be submitted via the Reporting and Program Management (RPM) portal. The latest application form must be used and can be accessed below, or through RPM.

ATF resources

Guidelines and FAQs

DocumentDescription
The guidelines set out the application process and mandatory requirements for applications, and the conditions for funding for approved projects under the program.
The FAQs contain common questions and answers about the program.

Applicant resources

DocumentDescription
This document provides guidance to applicants to help strengthen their funding applications.
This form must be completed, in full, and submitted as part of an application for funding.

Webinar for potential applicants

The department hosted a webinar on Monday 10 August 2026 to outline the ATF and provide information on the application process and eligibility requirements, followed by a Q&A session.

A recording of the webinar is available below, along with a copy of the presentation slides.

Resources for the management of projects

It is mandatory for proponents to use the forms and reporting templates below to report and submit administrative requests.

DocumentDescription
The Request for Tender Exemption form is to seek an exemption from the requirement to call for public tenders. The form also explains when an exemption may not be required.
The Milestone Claim Form is used to claim a milestone payment. Depending on your jurisdiction, the completed form, along with supporting evidence, must be sent either directly to the department or through the relevant state/territory agency.
The Project Variation Request Form must be used to request a change in scope, cost and/or schedule of an approved project.
The Project Withdrawal Request form must be used to request the withdrawal/cancellation of an approved project.
The Quarterly Reporting Form is for proponents to report about the progress of a project. Depending on your jurisdiction, reports must be sent either directly to the department or through the relevant state/territory agency.

The Post Completion Report provides a summary of key features of the project and how it met the objectives of the program. It must be submitted with the milestone claim form to claim the final milestone payment. The department will review this evidence and the final milestone will be paid upon acceptance of this evidence.

After a project’s Completion of Construction milestone has been approved, the department will provide a partially complete Post Completion Report template containing information from the project’s original application and quarterly updates. The template also includes a standardised Expenditure Report, which will need to be completed prior to submitting the Post Completion Report claim.

Previous guidelines

DocumentDate released
October 2024

Contact us

For general enquiries or questions related to applications: ATF-applications@infrastructure.gov.au.

For matters related to approved projects: ATF-projects@infrastructure.gov.au.