In the 2026–27 Budget, the Australian Government has committed ongoing funding for the Active Transport Fund. Program guidelines are currently being revised in line with this commitment and will be published ahead of the opening of the next application tranche, expected shortly.
About the Active Transport Fund (ATF)
The ATF provides $50 million in funding each year for the design and construction of new or existing bicycle and walking pathways to encourage the use of active transport. More information on the program is available on the Active Transport Fund webpage.
The focus areas for the program are:
- road safety
- reducing transport emissions
- active and liveable communities
Resources for the ATF
Program guidelines
The guidelines set out the application process and mandatory requirements for applications, and the conditions for funding for approved projects under the program.
- Active Transport Fund—Tranche 1 Guidelines—pdf (713.47 KB)
Resources for the management of projects
- ATF Request for Tender Exemption (709.69 KB)
- ATF Project Variation Form (719.22 KB)
- ATF Milestone Claim Form (708.58 KB)
- ATF Quarterly Reporting Form (696.09 KB)
- ATF Post Completion Report (1.46 MB)
- ATF Project Withdrawal Form (714.96 KB)
Projects funded to date
Can be found on the Active Transport Fund webpage.
Contact us
If you have questions in relation to the Active Transport Fund, please contact us by email: ActiveTransportFund@infrastructure.gov.au.