RED Grants
Unlocking regional economic development, supporting jobs.
Through the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants, the State Government is investing in projects that stimulate economic growth in regional Western Australia.
The RED Grants Program is a $45.8 million state-wide government initiative that invests in locally driven projects that stimulate job creation and economic growth in regional areas. The program will invest $5.096 million over eight years into the South West region.
Round 5 – Closed
Applications for funding through Round 5 have now closed. We thank everyone who took the time to submit an application.
Applications are now being assessed on a competitive basis considering clearly demonstrated economic outcomes in relation to the following RED objectives:
- Sustainable jobs
- Expanding or diversifying industry
- Developing skills or capabilities
- Attracting new investment in the region
- Increasing productivity
Assessing grants is a comprehensive process. It is likely to take up to six months before we announce the new funding recipients. We appreciate your patience during this time and encourage you to reach out to our grants team if you have a query – 9792 2000 or grantscoordinator@swdc.wa.gov.au
Thinking about applying grants in the future? Prospective applicants are encouraged to view the tutorial video resources and documents on this page to learn more about the RED Grants Program and your readiness to submit a compelling application.
In focus – Vee Two Australia
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Funding recipients
Round 1
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
In focus – Ocean Grown Abalone, Augusta
City of Bunbury – $76,510, Connecting Bunbury Geographe
Busselton Jetty – $75,000, Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory Interpretation Upgrade
Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Incorporated – $44,000, Dolphin Centre Leveraged Marketing
Maker and Co Collective – $40,300, 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 Busselton 201
Round 2
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, Upscaling value–added Hemp Food Production
Shire of Nannup – $46,881, Nannup Trails Town Infrastructure
In focus – The Colony Concept, Metricup
Round 3
Shire of Nannup – $100,000, Tank 7&8 Mountain Bike Park Stage 2
ATC Employment Solutions – $81,250, Electrical Centre of Excellence
Production and Interpretive Centre Expansion
Planted Passion – $49,543, Production Expansion
