Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants
APPLICATIONS FOR ROUND 8 NOW CLOSED
We are pleased to advise that the Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Regional Development has announced the successful recipient for Round 8 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program for the Goldfields-Esperance region.
View the full Ministerial Media Statement here.
Funding Opportunities for Regional Growth
Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants
The Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants were launched in 2018-19 and are an eleven year investment of $60.85 million by the State Government, that invests in locally-driven projects to stimulate job creation and economic growth in regional Western Australia.
Delivered locally by the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (GEDC), up to $250,000 is available for individual projects that promote sustainable jobs and workforce solutions, productivity, skills and capability building, as well as stimulating new investment and industry diversification across the region.
The grants boost investment in regional projects that contribute to economic growth initiatives and innovative pilots, and importantly, are driven by the community.
Round Eight of the RED Grants Program opened on 17 October 2025 and closed on 9 January 2026.
For further information on the RED Grants Program and future grant rounds, contact the GEDC Grants Team on 9080 5000 or email grants@gedc.wa.gov.au.
The GEDC supports local purchasing through the RED Grants Program. To discuss Local Content outcomes associated with your project, please contact the Goldfields-Esperance Local Content Adviser at localcontent@gedc.wa.gov.au.
View the full list of previous successful RED Grant project recipients here.
Explore Our Past RED Grant Success Stories
Dive into our past successes with RED Grants, showcasing thriving projects that have boosted regional economies.
Esperance Smash Repairs
Esperance Smash Repairs received funding to install a new downforce spray booth. This project has supported job creation and increased capacity and turn around time of vehicle repairs, allowing visitors and locals to get back on the road sooner.
Hopetoun Beachside Caravan Park
Hopetoun Beachside Caravan Park received funding to develop family-friendly and accessible accommodation. This project has supported the construction of two accessible cabins, designed to provide comfortable, short-stay options for a wider range of visitors, including families and people with accessibility needs.
Yirri Grove
Yirri Grove’s intimate paddock to plate restaurant has boosted seating and table capacity and planted additional olive trees, ensuring production can keep up with increasing future demand.
MICA Underground
MICA Underground received a RED Grant through the GEDC to support the purchase of a ‘Cobot’ or a Collaborative Welding Robot, to work alongside the team’s newly skilled workforce.
Bread Local
Funding to support equipment and facility upgrades to expand the artisan bakery, and enabling increased production with power upgrades and additional infrastructure.
Southern Sardines
A project supporting the development of sardine-related businesses in Southern WA, boosting local fishing and processing industries.
Judumul Aboriginal Corporation
Artists from Coolgardie and surrounding areas are now able to design and produce wearable art, providing unique and meaningful employment and training opportunities.
Esperance Honey
Supporting the growth of honey production in Esperance, enhancing local apiaries and promoting the region’s unique honey.
Lucky Bay Brewing
Focusing on craft beer production in Lucky Bay, expanding brewing capabilities and promoting local beer culture.
Interested in the RED Grants Program?
For further information on the program, or future grant rounds, contact the GEDC Grants Team on 9080 5000 or email grants@gedc.wa.gov.au.
The GEDC supports local purchasing through the RED Grants Program. To discuss Local Content outcomes associated with your project, please contact the Goldfields-Esperance Local Content Adviser at localcontent@gedc.wa.gov.au.