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 closed.
Round 31 is expected to open in June 2026.
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 30 successful applicants
| Applicant | Successful projects in round 30 | Grant |
|---|---|---|
|
Shire of Coorow |
Undertake a feasibility study of the Leeman boat ramp (Illyarrie Street) breakwater to produce three concept designs for a future works project. |
$11,250 |
|
Shire of Denmark |
Construction of a new three cubicle toilet block for the boat ramp at Peaceful Bay. |
$79,608 |
|
Shire of Exmouth |
Undertake a planning study to upgrade the Bundegi boat ramp. |
$89,985 |
|
Shire of Exmouth |
Install two new fish cleaning stations with permanent shade structures within the Exmouth Boat Harbour boat ramp car park. |
$73,470 |
|
City of Karratha |
Following the design/planning stage (RBFS Round 27) upgrade the Wickham Boat Beach ramp to two lanes and add a finger jetty. |
$750,000 |
|
Shire of Murray |
Replacement of Batavia Quays boat ramp and northern abutment, and construction of a new floating jetty to utilise both boat ramp lanes. |
$721,257 |
|
Shire of Shark Bay |
Undertake the design and construction of a replacement finger jetty at the Monkey Mia boat ramp. |
$728,070 |
|
Total |
$2,453,640 |
Read the full media statement about the successful grant applicants for round 30.
The Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) is primarily funded by boat registration fees.
The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure also offers Coastal Adaptation and Protection (CAP) grants for projects that identify and manage coastal hazards.