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Royalties for Regions

South West Regional Grants Scheme

Royalties logoUnder the Royalties for Regions initiative the Western Australian Government provides funding through a variety of schemes including the the South West Regional Grants Scheme, which is administered by the South West Development Commission.

The Scheme aims to improve economic and community infrastructure and services in the South West region through funding projects that will assist in attracting investment and increasing jobs or help to improve the quality of life in the region.

Funding is available to assist the development of infrastructure, services and community projects, including the provision of headworks, and to assist in the broad development of the community, including the establishment of services and programs.

Funding is intended to support the development of resilient communities and contribute to regional areas being vibrant and interesting places in which to live.

WHO CAN APPLY 

Regional Grants Scheme funding is for community, public and private organisations to improve and develop infrastructure and services in the regions.

Organisations eligible for grants

  • Local governments
  • Voluntary organisations
  • Business groups1
  • Educational institutions
  • Philanthropic foundations
  • Community organisations
  • State and Federal government agencies2

1 Private businesses may apply for assistance for headworks where it is critical to the business and it can be clearly demonstrated that new jobs will be created. The scheme is not intended to provide support to individuals or individual businesses unless it can be shown that a significant benefit will accrue to the broader community or industry sector.

2 Government agencies may apply but projects deemed to be within their core business functions will not be supported.

Eligibility criteria

  1. The project must demonstrate that it will achieve at least one Royalties for Regions objective for the South West region.
  2. The project must fit within the framework of the South West Development Commission's Strategic Plan or other nominated regional planning documents.
  3. Applicants should demonstrate a high level of financial commitment to the project, either through sourcing other project funding and/or a direct financial contribution.
  4. The project should have the support of local government and/or key regional stakeholders.
  5. The project should promote partnerships (i.e. between community/business sector and government; or across various levels of government).
  6. The project should reflect a commitment to local decision-making and planning.
  7. The project should demonstrate its capacity for meeting ongoing operating and maintenance costs.
  8. The proponent should demonstrate that detailed project planning has been completed (including all approvals being in place or achievable in a short timeframe), the project is ready to proceed and that it can be completed in a timely manner. (Note: This criterion will not preclude applications for feasibility studies and business planning.)

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

Projects which receive funding through this grants scheme are asked to consider our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan when supplying services to the public. As projects are completed, funding recipients will be asked to report on how they implemented the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. This will form part of the grant acquittal process that all funding recipients are asked to complete.

More information

Click here to find out more or make an inquiry.

Western Australia's Royalties for Regions program

For details on the State Government's Royalties for Regions program across regional Western Australian please visit the Department of Regional Development and Lands website.