Welcome to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attraction's Swan Canning Waterways Branch online grant application service. This form is for those applying for Round 9 of the Community Rivercare Program.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 4:00pm, Friday 6 February 2026.
The State Government is continuing its commitment to community volunteer groups through the Community Rivercare Program. Over the next two years (2026-28) there will be a total of $700,000 available for community groups to deliver onground projects in the waterways of the Swan Canning catchment.
This program is administered by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).
Please read the Funding Guidlines (the Guidelines) on the Community Rivercare Program webpage before completing this application.
It is important that you confirm your organisation's eligibility before commencing the application. Refer to Section 3 of the Guidelines. If in doubt, please contact the Community Rivercare Program team at rivers.systems@dbca.wa.gov.au.
Applications are strongly recommended to be submitted online via this SmartyGrants portal. For alternative application methods please email rivers.systems@dbca.wa.gov.au.
MOVING THROUGH THE APPLICATION
On every screen, there is a box which links directly to every page of the application. Click the link to jump directly to the page you want.
You can also click 'next page' or 'previous page' on the top or bottom of each page to move forward or backward through the application.
SAVING YOUR DRAFT APPLICATION
Please ensure you save your application regularly as you go. If you wish to leave a partially complete application and edit it later, save it and log out. When you log back in select this form from 'My Submissions'.
If you wish to change or edit your application after it is submitted, please send a request to rivers.systems@dbca.wa.gov.au and quote your application number.
No edits or changes can be made to an application once the closing date has passed.
TECHNICAL ERRORS
If a technical error occurs, staff at SmartyGrants are available and ready to help. Contact them on (03) 9320 6888 during business hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm AEST) or email service@smartygrants.com.au and quote your application number.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FUNDING
For queries about this application or the Round 9 funding process, please email rivers.systems@dbca.wa.gov.au.
A Help Guide for applicants is available here if you need further instructions about how to use SmartyGrants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).
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