Guide to the Funding Process
Last updated:
April 2010
Guide to the Funding Process(PDF 390KB - updated April 2010)
The process to apply for funding will occur in three stages.
- Stage one requires the completion of a Concept Proposal
- Stage two requires completion of a Feasibility Study
- Stage three requires the submission of a Business Case
Progression through the stages
A proposal will progress from:
- Stage one to stage two only if a concept proposal is approved by the Funding Committee for a feasibility study.
- Stage two to stage three if the feasibility study for a proposal demonstrates to the Funding Committee that the relevant cycle trail is feasible, and meets the assessment criteria.
At the end of stage three, decisions will be made by the Funding Committee on the proposals to accept as a Great Ride.
Acceptance at the end of one stage will not in any way mean that a proposal will be accepted at a later stage.
The need for flexible assessment
The Cycle Trail Fund has been set up to assist the funding of selected proposals that are considered to meet the assessment criteria.
It is important that any entity interested in submitting a proposal understands that:
- the Cycle Trail Fund is a limited contestable fund;
- as well as meeting the assessment criteria, creativity and points of difference are encouraged; and
- the Ministry is seeking proposals for cycle trails that are truly special, will have international appeal, and strong regional support.
Proposals are likely to include aspects that are unique and not directly comparable. They will therefore require an inherently subjective assessment.
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