Regional Economic Development Grants

The Regional Economic Development Grants (RED Grants) program is a $50.85 million over nine years (2018-19 to 2026-27) State Government initiative that invests in local projects to stimulate economic growth and development in regional Western Australia. 

Delivered locally by the State's nine Regional Development Commissions, up to $250,000 is available for individual projects that contribute to increasing or sustaining jobs, expanding or diversifying industry, developing skills or capability, increasing business productivity and attracting new investment to the regions.

The grants will boost investment in local regional projects that contribute to population and economic growth initiatives and innovation pilots, and importantly, are driven by the community.

The RED Grants for the Pilbara are delivered by the Pilbara Development Commission with support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).

RED Grants objectives

The RED Grants program aim to boost investment in local regional projects that contribute to population and economic growth initiatives and innovation pilots, and importantly, are driven by the community. The objectives of the program are:

  • Sustainable jobs
  • Expanding or diversifying industry
  • Developing skills and capabilities
  • Attracting new investment in the region
  • Increasing productivity

Applications must also demonstrate how the project supports at least one of the following Pilbara regional economic development priorities:

  • Prosperous and diverse economy
  • Aboriginal economic participation and prosperity

Round 6 is now open!

The Minister for Regional Development has announced the opening of Round 6 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program.

Funding up to $250,000 is available for individual projects that contribute to increasing or sustaining jobs, expanding or diversifying industry, developing skills or capability, increasing business productivity and attracting new investment to the regions.


Who's eligible?

·    local governments
·    not-for-profit organisations
·    Australian registered businesses
·    industry associations
·    incorporated bodies
·    universities or training institutions (under collaborative agreements)


Pilbara regional development priorities
Applications must demonstrate how the project supports at least one of these regional development priorities:

·    Prosperous and diverse economy
·    Aboriginal economic participation and prosperity

How to apply
Eligible applicants are encouraged to contact the Pilbara Development Commission to discuss their project proposal prior to the submission of an application.
For more information contact our Grants Officer, Jules Prins, on 08 9173 8401 or email grants@pdc.wa.gov.au

Round six applications are now open and close at 5pm on 30 June 2023.

RED Grants Roadshow Announced!

The Commission will offer information sessions over the coming weeks for people interested in applying for a Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant.

To book an appointment, please contact Jules Prins, Grants Officer at jules.prins@pc.wa.gov.au or (08) 9173 8401.

Date

Times

Event

Town

Venue

Address

Monday, May 29, 2023

10am - 12pm

One-on-ones

Marble Bar

Chamber, Civic Centre

24 Francis Street

Monday, May 29, 2023

2pm - 3pm

One-on-ones

Nullagine

Community Research Centre Park

 39 Gallop Road

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

9am - 9:45am

Info session

Newman

The Visitor Centre

Fortescue Avenue & Newman Drive

 

10am - 1pm

One-on-ones

Newman

The Visitor Centre

Fortescue Avenue & Newman Drive

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

8:30am - 9:15am

Info session

Tom Price

Tom Price Hotel Function Room

Tom Price Hotel, Central Road

 

9:30am - 12pm

One-on-ones

Tom Price

Tom Price Hotel Function Room

Tom Price Hotel, Central Road

Thursday, June 1, 2023

9am - 9:45am

Info session

Onslow

The Sunrise Room, Onslow Beach Resort

Cnr Second Avenue & Third Street

 

10am - 2pm

One-on-ones

Onslow

The Sunrise Room, Onslow Beach Resort

Cnr Second Avenue & Third Street

Friday, June 2, 2023

9am - 9.45pm

Info session

Karratha

Pilbara Development Commission Office

The Quarter, Level 2, 20 Sharpe Avenue

10.00am – 2pm

One-on-ones

Karratha

Pilbara Development Commission Office

The Quarter, Level 2, 20 Sharpe Avenue

Thursday, June 8, 2023

10am-11am

Info session

Hedland 

The Web Business Hub

18 Edgar Street, Port Hedland

 

11:30am - 3:30pm

One-on-ones

Hedland 

Pilbara Development Commission Office

Shop 2, 6 Wedge Street, Port Hedland