Community Rivercare Program

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from dbca.wa.gov.au · community rivercare program funding unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

It is strongly recommended that applications are submitted online via the SmartyGrants portal: Community Rivercare Program Round 10.

Amount

$3,000 to $10,000 AUD

Grants of between $3,000 and $10,000 (ex GST) in total for the duration of the project will be provided to community volunteer groups

Where

Swan Canning Catchment, Western Australia: Australia

Projects must be in the Swan Canning Catchment or other catchments that feed into the Swan and Canning rivers.

Who can apply

Community groups

Grants of between $3,000 and $10,000 (ex GST) in total for the duration of the project will be provided to community volunteer groups

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Round 10 Open Monday 26 October 2026 Closing 4pm Friday 11 December 2026

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Rivers and lakes, Community conservation and Natural regeneration

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read