Coastal Adaptation and Protection (CAP) Grants and H-CAP Major Project Fund

Formerly known as the Coastal Protection Grants, the CAP grant program was introduced to reduce the high cost of coastal management for local authorities.

Who can apply for a CAP grant?

CAP grants are available to public bodies responsible for coastal management in Western Australia, including:

• local governments
• State Government agencies
• Aboriginal land councils
• other corporate bodies directly involved with coastal management.

Eligible project types

CAP grants are available for coastal projects, such as:

• coastal monitoring
• investigation
• asset management
• coastal adaptation
• maintenance works.

CAP grants are available for the coastline immediately adjacent to the oceans of WA. Estuarine shorelines are also included as an area of secondary focus.

Projects that have commenced or are complete are not eligible for funding unless the proposed project is a stage of previously approved project.

Funding

The minimum CAP grant limit is $15,000 (excluding GST) and the maximum CAP grant limit is $400,000 (excluding GST). Funding is available for up to 50% of the total cost for all project types.

The remainder of the project cost is to be funded by the applicant, but can include:

• funding from other sources, including government agencies or authorities
• in-kind contributions such as machinery, labour or materials.

Administration, project management and overhead costs or machinery depreciation can not be included in the project cost.

Find out more about CAP grants and funding selection criteria in the CAP Grants: Information for applicants (2023/2024) document below.

Who can apply for a H-CAP grant?

H-CAP grants are only available to local coastal managers who have both:

• a completed Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP)
• a proposed adaptation project that will manage at least one coastal erosion hotspot.

Invitations to apply for H-CAP are sent directly to eligible coastal managers, who will apply for H-CAP funding with a project proposal.

For more information on H-CAP grants, email us at coastal.management@transport.wa.gov.au

Find out more about the CHRMAP principles on the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website.