The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026-27 Riverbank funding round. Expressions of Interest (EOI) are sought from local and State government agencies managing land in the Swan Canning Riverpark to implement foreshore restoration and protection projects.
The 2026-27 Riverbank funding round will remain open until 4pm 21 April 2026.
Grants funding process
Riverbank funding is a competitive process undertaken in two stages:
Stage One
Call for EOIs. Project proposals which offer best value and achieve the desired outcomes in addressing foreshore issues across the river system will be selected. Funding for successful projects will be conditional at this stage.
Stage Two
Riverbank officers will work with successful applicants from Stage One to establish collaborative arrangements between parties. It is through the establishment of these arrangements that the final project details, including a project schedule, and detailed budget arrangements will be negotiated.
How to apply
The application period for the 2026-27 Riverbank funding round opens on 24 February 2026 and EOIs must be submitted by 4pm 21 April 2026.
From this year, EOIs are to be submitted online via the SmartyGrants portal.
Riverbank funding 2025-26 recipients
The successful applicants from the 2025-26 Riverbank funding round are listed in the table below.
Site Title / Location | Partner | Project Intent | Funding |
Roley Pools, Roleystone | City of Armadale | Ecological restoration of Djarlgaroo- Roley Pools Walk Stage 5 | $60,780 |
Araluen Walk Trail, Goolamrup Reserve and Pries Park | City of Armadale | Ecological restoration of the Canning River in the City of Armadale | $49,073 |
Hinds Reserve – Riverside Gardens | City of Bayswater | Foreshore Restoration Detailed Designs | $65,000 |
Milyu Nature Reserve | DBCA – Swan Coastal District | Foreshore Monitoring and Revegetation | $10,994 |
Northbank Foreshore | City of Fremantle | Riverwall Construction | $321,402 |
Jacqueline Drive, Burslem Bridge and Martin Riverpark | City of Gosnells | Ecological restoration of the Canning River in the City of Gosnells | $100,273 |
Point Roe | Town of Mosman Park | Revegetation and Embankment stabilisation | $11,900 |
Contact us
Queries can be directed to Riverbank officers at riverbank@dbca.wa.gov.au or by telephoning (08) 9278 0900.
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