Peel Development Commission Regional Initiatives

The charter of the Peel Development Commission is the sustainable development of the Peel Region.

Since its establishment in 1993 the Commission has played a significant role in the development of the Region. Many projects - both large and small - have benefited local and regional communities.

• Find out more about our past achievements.
• Discover the projects we are currently working on.
• Read about our future project visions.

Regional Development Scheme Grants

The primary objective of the Regional Development Scheme (RDS) is to strengthen the Region's community and economy and enhance the Region's natural and built environment.

Peel's RDS provides grants of up to $150,000 for a mix of capital works projects and other projects which may include feasibility studies, regional and local marketing programs as well as festivals and events.  Priority areas include:

• Employment creation
• Education and training
• Caring for our environment
• Social initiatives resulting in long term positive communities
• Infrastructure as it relates to the above priorities

Eligible applicants may include local governments, voluntary organisations, business groups, educational institutions, philanthropic foundations and community organisations.

Applications for the 2007 round have been assessed and the list of successful grants can be downloaded here.

Grant acquittal forms can be downloaded here.

For further information about Regional Development Scheme Grants contact Jodie Doherty.

A list of previous successful Regional Development Scheme Grant applications can be downloaded here.