The Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) provides grants to state, local and other government authorities to plan, construct and upgrade public boating infrastructure to benefit the WA boating community.
The RBFS aims to:
- improve recreational boating access to navigable waters
- enhance the safety of recreational boating infrastructure
- reduce the environmental impact of recreational boating facilities
- deliver new and improved recreational boating infrastructure
- ensure consultation with recreational boating organisations.
The Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) offers one round of funding each year.
Applications for Round 30 are now open.
Media statement 12/06/2025: Grant applications now open for improved boating facilities.
Grant funding
Grant applicants may request up to 75% of a project's estimated cost with the maximum grant set at $750,000 (excluding GST).
Successful projects may only receive partial funding if there are more proposals than funds available.
Round 29 successful applicants
| Applicant | Successful projects in round 29 | Grant |
|---|---|---|
|
Shire of Derby-West Kimberley |
Works project that follows the design/ planning stage (RBFS Round 28) to upgrade the Derby main recreational boat ramp (north) and the Volunteer Marine Rescue boat ramp (south). |
$750,000 |
|
City of Mandurah |
Upgrade the boat ramp and replace the existing timber jetty with a floating jetty at the Birchley Road boat ramp facility. |
$678,750 |
|
Shire of Irwin |
Upgrade the existing fixed timber finger jetty at the Port Denison boat ramp to a floating pontoon. |
$365,000 |
|
Shire of Coorow |
Demolition of the existing Dee Street finger jetty at Leeman and construction of a new finger jetty to increase the overall width and length. |
$260,618 |
|
City of Bunbury |
Planning study to complete the detailed design, including construction specifications and obtaining necessary approvals for the proposed Pelican Point boat ramp upgrade. |
$69,000 |
|
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions |
Installation of five new courtesy moorings to support vessels up to 25 metres in length within the Swan Canning Riverpark. |
$68,339 |
|
Rottnest Island Authority |
Installation of five complimentary beach anchor points at Longreach Bay, Rottnest. |
$22,870 |
|
Total |
$2,214,577 |
Read the full media statement about the successful grant applicants for round 29.
The Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) is primarily funded by boat registration fees.
The Department of Transport also offers Coastal Adaptation and Protection (CAP) grants for projects that identify and manage coastal hazards.