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.
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 Commissionβs 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
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Video tutorialsΒ
Useful links
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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
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
Funding recipients
Southern Forests Honey β $150,000, The Colony Concept
Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association β $100,000, Ngilgi Cave Precinct Modernisation Project
Ocean Grown AbaloneΒ β $85,000, Augusta Boat Harbour Seafood Processing Facility
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City of BunburyΒ β $76,510, Connecting Bunbury Geographe
Busselton JettyΒ β $75,000, Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory Interpretation Upgrade
Bunbury Dolphin Discovery IncorporatedΒ β $44,000,Β Dolphin Centre Leveraged Marketing
Maker and Co CollectiveΒ β $40,300,Β Maker Program 2019
Australia’s South WestΒ β $40,000, Great South West Edge Touring Route
Geographe French Australian FestivalsΒ β $35,000, CinefestOZ Film Festival β enhancement and growth
Jazz by the Bay AssociationΒ β $26,392, Jazz by the Bay Festival β Arts Business Development consultant
Arts Margaret RiverΒ β $14,000, Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival
The Nannup Music ClubΒ β $12,470, Brockman St Venue Development
Festival of Busselton IncorporatedΒ β $5,095, Festival of BusseltonΒ
Hopbroker β $150,000, Brugan Brewing
Southern Forests Blackwood Valley Tourism Association β $74,945, Southern Forests Blackwood Valley Tourism Industry Development Project
Vasse Valley β $50,000,Β Upscaling valueβadded Hemp Food Production
Shire of Nannup β $46,881, Nannup Trails Town Infrastructure
Geographe Enterprises β $81,000, Temperature Controlled Inspection Room
Production and Interpretive Centre Expansion
Samson’s Paddock β $100,000, Project Donny-Stay β Creating Donnybrook’s Only Premium Hotel Accommodation
Aquafarms Australia β $147,280, The Capel Marron Farm Tourism Facility
Harvey Hemp β $50,000, Harvey Hemp Regional Scalability and Expansion Project
The Local Drinks Co β $57,125, Shelf Stable All Natural Handcrafted, Better for You Beverages
Thurlby Herb Farm β $98,305, Thurlby Herb Farm – Sweet Smell of Soap Success in the Southern Forests
Lennard Waste β $100,000, Lennard Waste Water Treatment β Waste Reduction, Water Enrichment, Capacity Growth
Integrity Engineering Solutions β $100,000, Development of the Jointegrity Bolted Joint Quality Assurance System
Touchtech Australia β $43,544, Touchtech Australia New Facility Fitout
Alpine Laundry β $150,000, Alpine Laundry Expansion
Kingston Rest Farms β $100,000, Indoor Sheep Feeding
South West Hops β $99,392, South West Hops – Processing Plant
The Margaret River Chocolate Company β $85,000, The Margaret River Chocolate Company β Expansion of existing manufacturing, sales and cafe facility.
Boyup Brook Hotel β $64,485, Boyup Brook Hotel Accommodation Upgrade
Vineyard 28 β $49,995, Vineyard 28 – Winery Expansion
The Foodey Collective β $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