RED Grants
The Regional Economic Development Grants helps to boost local initiatives
Overview
The Regional Economic Development Grants (RED Grants) program is a State Government initiative that is investing $60.85 million over 11 years in locally 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 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 Gascoyne are delivered by the Gascoyne Development Commission with support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).
RED Grants Objectives
The RED Grants program aims 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 Gascoyne regional priorities:
- Land and housing development
- Workforce accommodation
- Low carbon transition
- Diversification of the local economy
Are you thinking about applying for a RED Grant? Please contact Courtney Whitehead on 0467 905 262 or courtney.whitehead@gdc.wa.gov.au to discuss your project and learn how to prepare a strong application.
How to apply & eligibility
The Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant Program supports local businesses, community groups, and innovative projects that strengthen our region’s economy and create opportunities for growth.
Invested over 11 years across WA
made available for individual projects
Local Gascoyne projects supported
The Timeline
Round 8 RED Grant Program opened in 2025.
Grants opened
Grants closed
Grants assessed
Applicants determined
Funding awarded
Stories of Local Impact
Exmouth Early Learning Centre: Stage 2 Development
The Exmouth Early Learning Centre will open a new childcare and outside school hours care (OSHC) centre in January 2025, replacing the existing childcare centre in Exmouth that will cease operations in December 2024. The project will allow for the construction and fit out of 2 additional rooms, one specifically dedicated to OSHC, increasing the centre’s capacity by a further 17 children.
Containers for Change Infrastructure Upgrade: Custom-Made Trailer
ABC Foundation purchased a specialised trailer to transport intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and wheelie bins to and from sites, venues and events across the Gascoyne. Creating one new job, the trailer added further value to ABC Foundation’s can counting machine, which now operates at increased capacity.
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Previous Funding Recipients
A.Aiach & B.G Shepherd
Completed, Round 5 |
$50,000.00
A.Aiach & B.G Shepherd
Completed, Round 5 | $50,000.00Expansion of the Mutts Café to increase capacity and create a new burger restaurant.
Abacus Fisheries Company Pty Ltd
Completed, Round 3 |
$200,000
Abacus Fisheries Company Pty Ltd
Completed, Round 3 | $200,000The grant will be used for the procurement of specialised cold chain and processing equipment to develop a sustainable cut crab product and value add to other seafood.
ABC Foundation Ltd
Completed, Round 6 |
$10,000.00
ABC Foundation Ltd
Completed, Round 6 | $10,000.00The project involves the purchase of a custom-made cage trailer to facilitate the collection of cans and bottles to and from sites and events across the Gascoyne region.
ABC Foundation Ltd
Completed, Round 5 |
$16,686.00
ABC Foundation Ltd
Completed, Round 5 | $16,686.00The grant will allow for the purchase of a can counting machine to increase the efficiency of the Containers for Change Scheme in Carnarvon
ABC Foundation Ltd
Completed, Round 3 |
$39,204
ABC Foundation Ltd
Completed, Round 3 | $39,204The project involved the purchase of a custom-built food van to extend its mobile meal service and expand into event catering.
Baiyungu Aboriginal Corporation
Completed, Round 5 |
$152,000.00
Baiyungu Aboriginal Corporation
Completed, Round 5 | $152,000.00The project will construct new tourism infrastructure at Cardabia Station in Coral Bay to support their cultural arts, dance and a music festival coinciding with the 2023 Ningaloo Eclipse.
Bullara Estates Pty Ltd
Completed, Round 2 |
$203,000
Bullara Estates Pty Ltd
Completed, Round 2 | $203,000The project expanded the station’s capacity to accommodate guests, including high-end glamping tents and new affordable powered camping and caravan sites, along with new amenities including a Woolshed hub and café.
Carnarvon Windfest Association
Completed, Round 3 |
$25,000
Carnarvon Windfest Association
Completed, Round 3 | $25,000The grant will provide support for the two-day windsurfing, kiteboarding and Windrush yacht festival, including marketing and equipment.
Project Officer
Want to know more? Get in touch with our Project Officer responsible for this portfolio.
Courtney Whitehead
- Regional Development Officer
- 0467 905 262
- courtney.whitehead@gdc.wa.gov.au