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RED Grants

RED Grants

Eligible applicants can now apply for grants of up to $150,000 in the South West region for locally-driven projects that create real economic impact and employment opportunities.Β 

AboutΒ 

The RED Grants program is a State Government initiative that is investing more than $60 million over eleven years in locally-driven projects to stimulate economic growth and development.Β 

The RED Grants program is delivered by the Regional Development Commissions for their respective region, with support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.Β 

In the South West, the South West Development Commission manages the grant process.Β 

When do I apply?

Applications for Round 8 are now open and close at 3pm on 9 January 2026.Β 

We recommend you start your application sooner rather than later.Β 

How do I start my application?Β Β 

Before starting your application, we recommend you read the program Round 8 RED Grant GuidelinesΒ and familiarise yourself with the assessment criteria and regional priorities.Β 

We also encourage you to make an appointment with our team to discuss your project so we can determine whether it is eligible for funding.Β 

I’m ready to apply. What do I need to do?

If you are ready to start your application for funding, you need to complete an application form. Only applications that are submitted will be considered.

APPLY HERE

GuidelinesΒ 

Please refer to the Round 8 RED Grant GuidelinesΒ when developing your application.Β 

You can also refer to Understanding the Assessment Criteria to assist with your application.

ObjectivesΒ 

The RED Grants program supports individual projects that contribute to:Β Β 

  • Sustainable jobs;Β 
  • expanding or diversifying industry;Β 
  • developing skills or capability;Β 
  • Attracting new investment in the region; andΒ 
  • increasing productivity;Β 

Regional PrioritiesΒ 

For an understanding of regional priorities, visit South West Regional Priorities.Β 

To learn about the South West Development Commission’s strategic priorities, read our Strategic Plan.

Got a query?Β 

Our team is here to help!Β Β 

For all RED Grant enquiries, contact the SWDC grants team on 9792 2000 orΒ grantscoordinator@swdc.wa.gov.auβ€―.Β 

In focus – Vee Two Australia

Video tutorialsΒ 

Useful links

Remplan economic data
Business plan template
Risk management planning

Applying for a grant

Managing your grant

Know your responsibilities
Sharing the good news
Acknowledgements and logo usage

Contact Us

If you have a query, please contact our grants team on 9792 2000 or email grantscoordinator@swdc.wa.gov.au
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Online Information SessionsΒ 

Want to know more about your eligibility for RED Grants and what makes a compelling funding application? Β 

Register to attend one of our short information sessions, which will also incorporate a presentation from our Local Content Advisor.Β 

In Person Information Sessions

Registration links coming soon! In the meantime, email grantscoordinator@swdc.wa.gov.au to register your interest.

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One-On-One ConsultationsΒ 

Want feedback on your individual project? To book a 30-minute virtual or in person (Bunbury office) appointment, click here.Β 

Extra help

For grant writing resources or business advice, you can also visit the Small Business Development Corporation: South West business support | Small Business Development CorporationΒ 

Available regional SBDCΒ Workshops – IPS Business AdvisoryΒ 

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Funding recipients

Southern Forests Honey – $150,000, The Colony Concept

Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association – $100,000, Ngilgi Cave Precinct Modernisation Project

Ocean Grown Abalone – $85,000, Augusta Boat Harbour Seafood Processing Facility

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City of Bunbury – $76,510, Connecting Bunbury Geographe

Busselton Jetty – $75,000, Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory Interpretation Upgrade

Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Incorporated – $44,000,Β Dolphin Centre Leveraged Marketing

Maker and Co Collective – $40,300,Β  Maker Program 2019

Australia’s South West – $40,000, Great South West Edge Touring Route

Geographe French Australian Festivals – $35,000, CinefestOZ Film Festival – enhancement and growth

Jazz by the Bay Association – $26,392, Jazz by the Bay Festival – Arts Business Development consultant

Arts Margaret River – $14,000, Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival

The Nannup Music Club – $12,470, Brockman St Venue Development

Festival of Busselton Incorporated – $5,095, Festival of BusseltonΒ 

Geographe Bay Brewing Company – $250,000, Shelter Brewing Company
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Hopbroker – $150,000, Brugan Brewing

Southern Forests Blackwood Valley Tourism Association – $74,945, Southern Forests Blackwood Valley Tourism Industry Development Project

Vasse Valley – $50,000,Β Upscaling value–added Hemp Food Production

Shire of Nannup – $46,881, Nannup Trails Town Infrastructure

Arm Nursery – $120,960, Automated Robotic Grafting
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Vee Two – $113,000, Business Expansion
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Shire of Nannup – $100,000, Tank 7&8 Mountain Bike Park Stage 2
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Yelverton Protea Farm – $96,776, Propagation Nursery Facility
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Mila Holdings – $92,714, Tall Timbers Brewing Company
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Hesketh Quarrys – $81,398, Yornup Quarry
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ATC Employment Solutions – $81,250, Electrical Centre of Excellence

Geographe Enterprises
– $81,000, Temperature Controlled Inspection Room
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Realview Holdings and West St Nominees – $70,000, Origins Market
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Margaret River Nougat Company – $59,049,
Production and Interpretive Centre Expansion
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Bunbury Geographe Motor Museum – $50,000, Motor Museum
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Planted Passion – $49,543, Production Expansion
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Margaret River Free Range Eggs – $150,000, Advanced Climatically Controlled Egg Processing Plant
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Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association – $100,000, Eagles Heritage Capacity and Experience Enhancement Project
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Hemp Squared – $100,000, Hemp Squared Manufacturing Expansion Project
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Hidden River Estate – $100,000, South West Strawberry Propagation Project
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RCR Mining Technologies – $99,181, Apron Feeder Components Robotic Welder

Samson’s Paddock – $100,000, Project Donny-Stay – Creating Donnybrook’s Only Premium Hotel Accommodation

Aquafarms Australia – $147,280, The Capel Marron Farm Tourism Facility

Harvey Hemp – $50,000, Harvey Hemp Regional Scalability and Expansion Project

The Local Drinks Co – $57,125, Shelf Stable All Natural Handcrafted, Better for You Beverages

Thurlby Herb Farm – $98,305, Thurlby Herb Farm – Sweet Smell of Soap Success in the Southern Forests

Lennard Waste – $100,000, Lennard Waste Water Treatment – Waste Reduction, Water Enrichment, Capacity Growth

Integrity Engineering Solutions – $100,000, Development of the Jointegrity Bolted Joint Quality Assurance System

Touchtech Australia – $43,544, Touchtech Australia New Facility Fitout

Alpine Laundry – $150,000, Alpine Laundry Expansion

Kingston Rest Farms – $100,000, Indoor Sheep Feeding

South West Hops – $99,392, South West Hops – Processing Plant

The Margaret River Chocolate Company – $85,000, The Margaret River Chocolate Company – Expansion of existing manufacturing, sales and cafe facility.

Boyup Brook Hotel – $64,485, Boyup Brook Hotel Accommodation Upgrade

Vineyard 28 – $49,995, Vineyard 28 – Winery Expansion

The Foodey Collective – $13,730, Foodey Ready Made

Scenic Helicopters – $150,000, Hangar Construction at Busselton Margaret River Regional Airport
La Colmena – $150,000, Hostel Rebuild and Expansion
Kettridges Pty Ltd – $150,000, Doubling stockfeed production
Djilba Land Management – $150,000, Portable Trapping Units with Advanced Technology
Wilgee Civil Pty Ltd – $147,100, Automated Self-Leveling Stations for Small Earthmoving Machinery
Lamb Chop Records – $100,000, Lamb Chop Records Expansion
Teamwork Contractors – $94,562, Bunbury Warehouse Project Expansion
Bunbury Harvey Regional Council – $80,776, Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) Decontamination Project
Asset Reliability Inspections – $50,000, Developing a workforce for the Non Destructive Testing Industry
Jesters Flat – $36,250, The Equine Learning Hub

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