Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) grants

Find out about grants to plan, construct and upgrade public recreational boating facilities in WA.

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 29 are now closed.

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.

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 Eligibility and grant categories

Find out who can apply for a Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme grant, and what types of projects are eligible.

 Application process

How to apply for a Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme planning or works grant.
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