Accessibility Improvement Grant Program

It’s really encouraging to see local government backing accessible tourism with real funding.

The Access Agency worked with Latrobe City Council to design and deliver a new grants program helping tourism operators make their businesses more accessible — turning good intentions into upgrades on the ground for the small businesses and not-for-profits who often can’t absorb the cost alone.

The Access Agency was engaged in a holistic manner:

• Helping determine the grant eligibility criteria
• Assessing grant submissions
• Running an indepth, in-person information session
• Designing promtional material

Accessibility Improvement Grants offers Latrobe City small businesses and not-for-profits funding for accessibility upgrades including tactile signage and wayfinding, step-free access, visitor audio guides, staff training in access and inclusion, and accessible toilet facilities.

• $25,000 maximum funding — Major round
• $1,000 maximum funding — Minor round, no co-contribution required