Access Incentive Scheme Grant

Encouraging a welcoming and inclusive community

The Access Incentive Scheme Grant provides funding to assist local business, community organisations and community service providers to improve access to and within their premises for people with disabilities.

The program provides funding of up-to $10,000 for a range of projects to enable premises to provide accessible facilities, such as;

  • Automated access doors, widening of doorways
  • Access ramps, lifts
  • Hand rails, fit-outs
  • Tactile indicators, signage
  • Auditory aides
  • Visual Assistance, such as; doorway colour contrasting, braille and tactile signage

Applications are open all year round, however only one application per premises per year accepted.

Terms and Conditions do apply, ensure you read the Access Incentive Scheme Grant Funding Guidelines Policy to find out all requirements before applying.

Application forms, guidelines and acquittal forms are available below.

Policy & Guidelines - Access Incentive Scheme Grant Funding Guidelines(PDF, 314KB)
Application Form - Access Incentive Scheme Grant Funding(DOCX, 86KB)
Acquittal Form - Access Incentive Scheme Grant Funding(DOCX, 88KB)

For more information, contact Cassandra Gailey or Larissa Hackett at Cowra Council on 6340 2048 or by email at: council@cowra.nsw.gov.au