The Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) was established by a Cabinet decision in July 1998 to assist the development of public recreational boating facilities in Western Australia.

RBFS grants are awarded to state, local and other government authorities for development of public recreational boating facilities in Western Australia, including:

• Planning new public recreational boating facilities.
• Building new public recreational boating facilities.
• Upgrading existing public recreational boating facilities.

The RBFS benefits the boating community by:

• Catering for the needs of both metropolitan and regional boating communities.
• Enhancing the safety of recreational boating facilities.
• Maintaining a clean and healthy environment for recreational boating.
• Providing for the ongoing development and or upgrading of boating facilities.
• Providing funding for projects that improve access to the marine environment.

For more information and advice, please contact a Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme Officer, details below.

To find out more about who may apply, please go to the Eligibility and grant categories page.

Funding limits

Grant applicants may request up to 75 per cent of a project's estimated cost. Successful projects may only receive partial funding if there are more proposals than funds than are available.

Grants awarded are subject to a maximum limit of $750,000 (excluding GST).

There is a minimum grant amount of $15,000 (GST exclusive) for a Works Application and $10,000 (GST exclusive) for a Planning Application.

The remaining project cost is funded by the applicant and can include government funding and in-kind contributions. These arrangements must be outlined in the initial application.

Disbursement of funds

Grants are generally paid in arrears. However, if a project is estimated to cost more than $120,000, applicants may request up to half of the grant to be paid up front.

Funding will be reduced if any project component specified in the application is not delivered.