Regional Economic Development Grants to stimulate local jobs

  • Grant applications open for regional projects that stimulate economic growth and job creation
  • Up to $6.25 million in Regional Economic Development Grants available this financial year for locally driven projects
  • Almost $700,000 available in each region

Applications are now open for the first round of the McGowan Government's Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants to support community-led projects that drive economic growth and job creation.

A total of $6.25 million has been allocated for the first year of the program, to be delivered locally by the State's nine Regional Development Commissions, this will provide almost $700,000 in each region.

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 Grants are available to local governments, training institutions, not-for-profit organisations and registered businesses.

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