Grants support a range of project opportunities such as feasibility and
research studies, events, innovation and projects that stimulate industry
development.
Current State Government grants
The following list of State Government grants relate to opportunities to apply for funding to support economic and industry development projects in the Pilbara.
To discuss your project proposal with the Pilbara Development Commission contact Project Support Officer Cassie Baldock on (08) 6551 7500 or via email on cassie.baldock@pdc.wa.gov.au
Regional Economic Development Grants
The Regional Economic Development Grants (RED Grants) program is a $28.8 million (over five years) State Government initiative that invests in community driven projects to stimulate economic growth and development in regional Western Australia.
It is part of the State Government’s $4 billion job-creating Royalties for Regions investment across regional WA.
Up to $250,000 is available for individual projects that promote sustainable jobs, partnerships, productivity, skills and capability, as well as stimulate new investment and industry diversification.
The grants will boost investment in local regional projects that contribute to population and economic growth initiatives, local marketing and innovation pilots, and importantly, are driven by the community.
Applications for Round 2 of the funding are currently open. Applications close 13 September 2019.
Delivered by the Pilbara Development Commission. Click here for more information.
Local Capability Fund - Aboriginal Business round
Local Capability Fund - Aboriginal Business Round provides funding to Western Australian Aboriginal businesses to help them be better prepared to participate as suppliers of products, services and works to public and private sector markets.
Eligible businesses must, as a minimum:
• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or an Australian Company Number (ACN).
• Be an Aboriginal business registered with either the Aboriginal Business Directory Western Australia or Supply Nation’s Indigenous Business Direct or is eligible to be registered.
• Have operating facilities based in Western Australia.
• Have been operating for at least 12 months.
Funding of 75% of eligible costs up to a maximum of $20,000 (excluding GST) is available per successful applicant. This program is a reimbursement scheme and successful applicants will need to pay for the activity before making a claim for funding.
Delivered by WA Industry Link. Click here for more information or contact Pilbara Principal Local Content Advisor Corina Docking on T 6551 7503 / E Corina.Docking@pdc.wa.gov.au.
Local Capability Fund - WAIPS round
Local Capability Fund - Western Australian Industry Participation Strategy (WAIPS) Round aims to provide small to medium-sized local businesses with the best opportunity to access and win State and Local Government supply contracts.
Eligible businesses must have, as a minimum:
• An Australian Business Number (ABN) or an Australian Company Number (ACN).
• Operating facilities based in Western Australia, and will continue to be based in Western Australia for the next 12 months.
• A turnover between $250,000 and $100 million.
Funding of 50% of eligible costs up to a maximum of 20,000 (excluding GST) per successful applicant. This program is a reimbursement scheme and successful applicants will need to pay for the activity before making a claim for funding.
Delivered by WA Industry Link. Click here for more information or contact Pilbara Principal Local Content Advisor Corina Docking on T 6551 7503 / E Corina.Docking@pdc.wa.gov.au.
Local Capability Fund Future Battery Industry Round
Local Capability Fund - Future Battery Industry Round aims to provide Western Australian small to medium-sized businesses with the best opportunity to participate as suppliers of products and services related to downstream activities in the lithium-ion battery industry.
Eligible businesses must have, as a minimum:
- An Australian Business Number (ABN) or an Australian Company Number (ACN).
- Operating facilities based in Western Australia, and will continue to be based in Western Australia for the next 12 months.
- A turnover between $100,000 and $50 million.
Funding of up to $20,000 (excluding GST) is available to cover 50% of eligible costs of purchases or services.
Delivered by WA Industry Link. Click here for more information or contact Pilbara Principal Local Content Advisor Corina Docking on T 6551 7503 or Corina.Docking@pdc.wa.gov.au.
Regional Events Scheme
The next round of the Regional Events Scheme, for events that fall between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021, is expected to open in October 2019.
Delivered by Tourism WA. Click here for more information.