The Regional Economic Development Grants (RED Grants) program is a $28.8 million (over five years) State Government initiative that invests in community driven projects to stimulate economic growth and development in regional Western Australia.
It is part of the State Government’s $4 billion job-creating Royalties for Regions investment across regional WA.
Delivered locally by the State's nine Regional Development Commissions, up to $250,000 is available for individual projects that promote sustainable jobs, partnerships, productivity, skills and capability, as well as stimulate new investment and industry diversification.
The grants will boost investment in local regional projects that contribute to population and economic growth initiatives, local marketing and innovation pilots, and importantly, are driven by the community.
Contact the Mid West Development Commission to determine if your business is eligible.
Applications for funding are currently closed.
To discuss your proposal or to be notified of future
funding rounds for the RED Grants, contact;
Fiona Shallcross P (08) 9956 8594
Kylie Paine P (08) 9956 8593
To discuss the Local Content outcomes to be achieved with your project, contact Local Content Adviser Gary Savill P (08) 9956 8589.
Ministerial announcements:
• Grants program driving regional economic development
• Regional Economic Development Grants to stimulate local jobs
• Mid-West projects to receive more than $750,000 in grant funding
• Round two RED Grants now open
Round 1: Opened 14 September 2018 and closed 2 November 2018.
Congratulations to successful recipients who shared $777,835 in Round 1.
| Applicant | Project | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Abrolhos Island Oysters | Western Australia Rock Oyster Aquaculture Cluster - Mid West | $250,000 |
| Illegal Tender Rum Co Pty Ltd | Illegal Tender Rum Co Expansion | $137,000 |
| National Trust of Australia (WA) | Enhancing the Historic Victoria Hospital and Convict Gaol Precinct | $119,000 |
| Shire of Northampton | Refurbishment Northampton Old School Buildings | $74,935 |
| Dongara Marine | Enhanced Manufacturing Capability through CNC | $68,500 |
| One L of a Good Feed Catering & Events | Renovation and Café Fit Out of the Old Carnamah Church Building | $50,000 |
| Chapman Valley Fishing Park | Upgrade of Tourism Facilities | $50,000 |
| City of Greater Geraldton | Mid West Online Events Calendar and Travel Guide | $28,400 |