Regional Economic Development Grants

The Regional Economic Development grants (RED Grants) program was launched in 2018-19 and is a $60.85 million over eleven years State Government initiative that invests in locally-driven projects to stimulate job creation and economic growth 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.

More than $40 million has been allocated towards 415 approved projects across the nine regions from previous rounds of the RED Grants Program.

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.

Regional Economic Development Grants (RED Grants) will support initiatives driven by regional organisations that will create real economic impact and employment opportunities.

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). The Commission will assess applications against funding criteria, provide recommendations to its Board for approval by the Minister for Regional Development, and manage Grant Agreements with recipients of approved projects.

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 8 is Now Closed

The Minister for Regional Development announced the opening of Round 8 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program on the 17 October 2025. Applications for round 8 are NOW CLOSED.

For more information, please email grants@pdc.wa.gov.au

Pilbara Development Commission RED Grants Round 8 Smarty Grants

Round 8 Successful Recipients 

Recipients 

Project

Funding
East-West Pilbara Rubber Recycling Pty Ltd (Pilbara-wide) Support development of a high-value rubber export industry through end-of-life mining tyre recycling and devulcanization $125,000
Gumala Investments Pty Ltd (Shire of Ashburton) Expand Karijini Eco Retreat, increasing accommodation capacity and supporting sustainable tourism growth within Karijini National Park $250,000
Inline Engineering Services Pty Ltd (Port Hedland) Deliver an integrated polyurethane conveyor component processing and curing upgrade, strengthening local manufacturing capability and supply chain efficiency $196,700
Kaos Holding WA Pty Ltd (Karratha) Establish an upmarket KAOS Café, enhancing local amenity, supporting jobs and boosting economic activity in the Karratha CBD $150,000
Tjamu Tjamu (Aboriginal Corporation) RNTBC (Shire of East Pilbara) Establish a civil contracting social enterprise in Kiwirrkurra, supporting job creation and skills development in a remote Aboriginal community $125,000

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