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 - closed

The Minister for Regional Development announced the opening of Round 6 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program on the 5 May 2023.

Funding up to $250,000 was 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.

Round six applications closed at 5pm on 30 June 2023, and are now being assessed through a comprehensive process.

For more information contact our Grants Officer, Jules Prins, on 08 9173 8401 or email grants@pdc.wa.gov.au