RED Grants
Regional Economic Development Grants
Successful applicants for Round 2 were announced on Thursday, 5 March 2020.
The Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants 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. Delivered locally by the State’s nine Regional Development Commissions, 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.
RED Grant proposals should demonstrate their contribution to the following regional priorities:
- Creating strong regional leadership that is proactive in achieving our regions potential
- Advancement opportunities for Aboriginal people as an integral part of our regions development
- Sustainable development of local industries
- Leveraged funding opportunities and partnerships
- Maximisation of local content
Media Statement Round 2 RED Grants successful applications announced
Round 2: Opened 11 July 2019 and closed 13 September 2019. The RED grants attracted 46 applications, with requests for funding totalling $6,370,234. The following projects were successful:
Round 2 Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants
| wdt_ID | Applicant | Project | Funding ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shire of Halls Creek | Indigenous Civil Training Group | $175,000 |
| 2 | Kullarri Regional Communities Indigenous Corporation (KRCIC) | KRCIC Roadworks Maintenance & Traffic Management | $90,000 |
| 3 | Woolah Aboriginal Corporation | Doon Doon Caravan Park and Campground Entry, Signage and Amenity | $45,000 |
| 4 | Goolarri Media Enterprises | Kimberley Girl 2020 | $81,000 |
| 5 | McKeno Corporation Pty Ltd | McKeno Tyrepave | $145,000 |
| 6 | Magabala Books Aboriginal Corporation | Indigenous Publishing Cadetship | $78,664 |
| 7 | Lombadina Aboriginal Corporation | Lombadina Tourism Amenities Upgrade | $194,000 |
| 8 | Yeeda Pastoral Company Pty Ltd | Colourstone public access truck wash and weighbridge | $95,000 |
| Applicant | Project | Funding ($) |
Information on previous funding rounds
Round 1: Opened 14 September 2018 and closed 2 November 2018. The RED grants attracted 48 applications seeking $6,978,945. The following projects were successful:
Round 1 Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants
| wdt_ID | Applicant | Project | Funding ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kununurra Neighbourhood House Inc | Kununurra Neighbourhood House New Facility - Construction Stage 1 | $180,000 |
| 2 | Mamabulanjin Aboriginal Corporation | Kakadu Plum Knowledge Centre | $100,000 |
| 3 | Shire of Broome | Short Street Transit Hub | $100,000 |
| 4 | Lake Kununurra Barramundi Restocking Group | Lake Kununurra Barramundi Restocking Project | $84,521 |
| 5 | Shire of Broome | Chinatown Discovery Festival | $50,000 |
| 6 | Yawoorrong Miriuwung Gajerrong Yirrgeb Noong Dawang Aboriginal Corporation | Developing a Robust Commercial Vision for East Kimberley Industrial Hemp | $47,000 |
| 7 | Imintji Aboriginal Corporation | Imintji Campground Facilities | $32,592 |
| 8 | Shire of Halls Creek | Facilities Infrastructure Upgrades for Social and Economic Development - Phase 3 | $26,120 |
| 9 | Shinju Matsuri Inc | Shinju Matsuri 2019 | $20,000 |
| 10 | Baulu-Wah Aboriginal Corporation | Violet Valley Campground signage, impression and Promotion | $15,713 |
| Applicant | Project | Funding ($) |
Grant acquittals
Successful applicants of the RED Grants must acquit the grant in accordance with the Grant agreement.
For further information on the acquittal process, discuss business eligibility or for any other questions regarding the RED Grants, please contact Yvette Parker, Grant and Projects Officer on 9194 3000 or Email gpo@kdc.wa.gov.au
Page last updated: Fri Mar 6 2020 9:12:36 AM
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