The grandeur of Taroko lies not only in its magnificent marble gorge, but also in the long-standing dedication of local residents, Indigenous communities, and civic groups who have quietly safeguarded this land. To ensure this collective effort remains sustainable and continues to grow, the Taroko National Park Headquarters (Taroko N. P. HQ), National Park Service, Ministry of the Interior, announced a revision to the “Partnership Co-Prosperity Subsidy Program Guidelines” on April 7, 2026. The updated guidelines provide clearer direction and enhanced resources to better support community initiatives.

Taroko N. P. HQ emphasized that the revision does not raise the application threshold. Instead, it aims to make “good ideas more visible and easier to support.” Any proposal that contributes to environmental sustainability, benefits local communities, and aligns with the vision of sustainable development in Taroko is welcome to apply.

“Increased Subsidy Cap to Help Local Groups Scale Up Good Ideas”
For projects with development potential—such as net-zero carbon initiatives, community environmental enhancement, or ecotourism promotion—the maximum subsidy has been increased from NT$50,000 to NT$150,000. This enables local organizations to carry out mid- to long-term planning with greater financial support.

Examples include training programs for Indigenous eco-guides to strengthen local interpretation capacity; community-driven greening or post-disaster environmental restoration; and the development of low-carbon travel routes that allow visitors to experience Taroko more deeply. As long as projects demonstrate tangible benefits and positive impacts on both the environment and local communities, Taroko N. P. HQ is committed to supporting them.

“Strengthening Outdoor Education to Enhance Meaning and Support”

The revised program formally incorporates outdoor education as an eligible category, encouraging activities that go beyond experience-based participation to include environmental conservation and cultural learning.

For example, an Indigenous community-based nature camp that combines forest exploration with interpretation of local flora, ecology, and traditional cultural stories—and integrates Leave No Trace (LNT) principles—will have a stronger advantage in the application process.

Taroko N. P. HQ noted that future proposals allocating more than half of their activity time to substantive educational content will better align with the program’s objectives and values.

“More User-Friendly Administration: Emphasizing Safety While Respecting Autonomy”

The revised guidelines also improve administrative processes to provide a more supportive application environment:

1. Enhanced Safety Measures: Applicants are encouraged to include insurance coverage to ensure participant safety.
2. Flexible Performance Indicators: Organizations may set reasonable performance goals based on their project characteristics, rather than being evaluated by a single standard.

Taroko N. P. HQ hopes that through these revisions, each supported project will become more than just financial assistance—it will be a concrete action that connects people with the land and strengthens local engagement.

Community groups in areas surrounding the park—including Heping, Chongde, Fushi, Xiulin, and Jingmei—as well as colleges and universities in Hualien are all invited to join in safeguarding Taroko.

For more information on subsidies and application procedures, please contact Taroko N. P. HQ or visit the official website.