The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (the department) is calling for Expressions of Interest for Riverbank Funding. 

Riverbank projects will be funded to protect and enhance the shoreline, riverbanks, native vegetation and habitat of the Swan and Canning rivers. Expressions of Interest are sought from local and state government agencies managing land in the Swan Canning Riverpark to implement foreshore restoration and protection projects. 

Project proposals which offer best value for money in addressing foreshore issues and achieving the desired outcomes for the river system will be selected. Funding for successful projects will be conditional at this stage.

The applicant must: 

• Be a State or Local Government land manager responsible for the proposed project site. Partnership projects with community groups are encouraged;
• Be able to match requested funding. Matching contributions can be either cash or in-kind and include contributions from numerous project partners, including community involvement; and 
• Have acquitted any previous Riverbank funding project as required by the documented collaborative arrangement. Failure to do so may result in the refusal to consider any new applications.

Must not: 

• Be a private landholder or community group. Applications received directly from community groups or individuals will not be considered. The payee for successful partnership projects must be a Local or State Government agency, who will be responsible for managing funds and project reporting; or
• Request funding beyond the applicant’s capacity to match.

• Phone: (08) 9278 0900
• Email: riverbank@dpaw.wa.gov.au