For your information

Below is a notice to interested parties that the NZ Walking Access Commission Enhanced Access Fund 2011 round is now open.

Enhanced Access Fund - a call for project proposals

The New Zealand Walking Access Commission has a contestable fund for activities related to obtaining, developing, improving, retaining, administering and signposting walking access opportunities. The Enhanced Access Fund may also be used to support access research and education.   

The priorities for the Enhanced Access Fund during 2011 are:

·         address existing access problems including the resolution of disputes, and allied activities such as signage;

·        negotiate retention of existing access, or obtain new access, including walkways; and

·        support community access projects and needs.

We invite applications from individuals, community organisations, territorial authorities in combination with community organisations, umbrella/lead organisations applying on behalf of local groups, iwi/hapu, administering authorities of walkways, educational organisations, research providers, and any other access-related group or organisation. 

Further information including guidance for applicants and an application form is available on our website: www.walkingaccess.govt.nz or may be obtained by contacting helen.barker@walkingaccess.govt.nz or (04) 815 8512.

You may also write to:

Enhanced Access Fund,
NZ Walking Access Commission
PO Box 12-348, Thorndon,
WELLINGTON 6144.

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 15 April 2011.