Regional Economic Development Grants
Regional Economic Development Grants
About the RED Grants Program
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.
Delivered locally by the Peel Development Commission for the Peel region, with support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, the program supports projects that contribute to population and economic growth initiatives and importantly, projects driven by regionally focused organisations.
Eligible organisations can apply for funding of up to $250,000 through a competitive application process, for individual projects that contribute to creating or sustaining jobs, expanding or diversifying industry, developing skills or capability, increasing business productivity, and attracting new investment in the region.
RED Grants Objectives
The RED Grants program supports the State Government’s commitment to investing in regional WA with a focus on:
- sustainable jobs
- expanding or diversifying industry
- developing skills or capabilities
- attracting new investment in the region
- increasing productivity.
Current Funding Round
Round 9 status
Round 9 is not open yet. The opening of this round will be announced by the Minister for Regional Development. Program guidelines, application details and the application form will be made available on this page following that announcement.
How to Apply & Eligibility
Eligible applicants can apply for Regional Economic Development Grants (RED Grants) funding of up to $250,000 for individual projects in the Peel region.
Eligible applicants are encouraged to contact the Peel Development Commission to discuss their project proposal prior to the submission of an application.
Apply here –
To be eligible for RED Grant funding an applicant must:
- be a legal entity capable of entering into a legally binding and enforceable financial assistance agreement (Grant Agreement) with the Western Australian State Government
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- have an account with an authorised deposit-taking institution (an Australian financial institution or bank) registered with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.
Program guidelines and applications are available for download below.
RED Grants Resources:
- Round 9 RED Grants Guidelines – to come
- Round 9 RED Grants Frequently Asked Questions – to come
- Round 9 RED Grants Application Form – to come
- Grant Writing Tips Sheet
- RED Grants Case Studies
- RED Grant Funding Recipient Documents
- Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan 2026-30
Useful Links
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 Grant Writing video series below or read the RED Grants Case Studies.
Subscribe to our e-News for RED Grant updates and other grants for SMEs.
Contact Us
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.
To discuss the Local Content outcomes to be achieved with your project, please contact Larissa Stacy, Local Content Adviser at localcontent@peel.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9535 4140 or 0432 298 654.
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.
1:1 Meetings with PDC
Grant writing video series
RED Grants Case Studies
Previous Funding Rounds
Round 8 status – closed
Start Date: 17 October 2025
End Date: 9 January 2026
Status: Announced 14 April 2026
Round 8 Information
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.
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.
- Round 8 RED Grants Guidelines
- Round 8 RED Grants Frequently Asked Questions
- Round 8 RED Grants Application Form
Round 7 status – closed
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.
