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.

The RED Grants program will support initiatives driven by regional organisations that will create real economic impact and employment opportunities.

The RED Grants program supports 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.

Eligible applicants can apply for RED Grants funding of up to $250,000 for individual projects in the Peel region.

The Regional Economic Development Grants (RED Grants) program is delivered by the Peel Development Commission for the Peel region, with support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).

RED Grants Round 8 

Start Date: 17 October 2025
End Date: 9 January 2026
Status: Announced 14 April 2026

Applications for funding through Round 8 of the RED Grants program opened 17 October 2025, closed on 9 January 2026 and were announced on 14 April 2026.

Read the media statement here

We thank everyone who took the time to submit an application.

Information

Read the Media Statement from Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson announcing Round 8 open.

Read the Media Statement from Minister for Peel announcing Round 8 open for applications.

Eligible applicants can apply for Regional Economic Development Grants (RED Grants) funding of up to $250,000 for individual projects in the Peel region.

Apply here – https://dpird.smartygrants.com.au/PeelREDGrantsRound8

Program guidelines and applications for Round 8 are available for download below.

If you want to learn how businesses in the Peel region have thrived and achieved remarkable outcomes with the support of the RED Grants program, view the videos below or read the Case Studies.

Do you have a query?

Our team is here to help! For more information regarding RED Grants in the Peel region, please contact Simone Hutton, Grants Officer on 08 9535 4140 or email grants@peel.wa.gov.au.

Subscribe to our e-News for RED Grant updates and other grants for SMEs.

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RED Grants Round 7 

Start Date: 24 April 2024
End Date: 26 June 2024
Status: Announced 10 October 2024

Applications for funding through Round 7 of the Peel RED Grants program opened on 24 April 2024, closed on 26 June 2024 and was announced on 10 October 2024.

Read the Media Statement here 

We thank everyone who took the time to submit an application.

RED Grants Resources:

• RED Grants Guidelines
• RED Grants Frequently Asked Questions
• RED Grants Application Form
• RED Grants Case Studies
• RED Grant Funding Recipient Documents
• Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan 2023-25

Please note the Peel Development Commission requests digital correspondence where possible.

RED Grant Recipients in Focus – Videos

Application assistance

The following resources may assist Peel organisations with the RED Grants application process. The grant writing video series is designed to assist with your application, and you may also wish to view the recipients from the previous round – click below for details.

More information about RED Grants:

The following information on past rounds may help you assess your eligibility for future rounds of RED Grants funding.