Nine Wheatbelt projects will share in $766,000 in funding under Round 8 of the Cook Labor Government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program, supporting business expansion, local job creation, and economic diversification.
The RED Grants program is investing $60.85 million over 11 years into locally driven projects that stimulate economic growth across regional Western Australia.
Round 8 highlights the breadth of opportunity across the Wheatbelt, from advanced manufacturing and value-adding in agriculture to tourism and Aboriginal enterprise.
In Wongan Hills, a $115,000 grant will support the construction of a new mechanical workshop, expanding local vehicle servicing, introducing new capabilities, and creating training opportunities for the local workforce.
Tourism will also receive a boost, with new eco-accommodation in Mukinbudin set to attract visitors to the eastern Wheatbelt, alongside a boutique distillery and café in Brookton that will strengthen the region’s hospitality offering.
Several projects will enhance local production and value-adding, including the expansion of timber processing in Northam, a new fruit processing facility in Gingin, and increased honey production to support access to higher-value markets.
Investment in innovation and sustainability is also reflected through expanded livestock feed production designed to reduce emissions, while a new Aboriginal-owned maintenance enterprise will create jobs and deliver services across the region.
Together, these projects reflect the strength and diversity of the Wheatbelt economy, supporting local businesses to grow while creating new opportunities across multiple industries.
Successful Round 8 RED Grant recipients – Wheatbelt
| Grant Applicant | Project | Grant Amount |
| Dolly’s @ The Garage | Fit-out of a larger café and shared commercial space in Toodyay, activating the town centre, supporting small businesses, and boosting the visitor economy. | $49,000 |
| MDP Farming | Construction of a fruit processing shed in Gingin, improving efficiency and supporting local growers. | $100,000 |
| Morgan Feed Supplies | Expansion of a feed production facility, increasing output of products that help reduce livestock emissions. | $39,000 |
| Nature Play Solutions | Relocation and expansion of a timber processing facility to the Wheatbelt, increasing production, and strengthening local manufacturing. | $100,000 |
| Noongar Land Enterprise Group | Expansion of honey production, increasing output, and supporting access to new markets. | $100,000 |
| Red Fox Ag | Development of eco-accommodation on a working farm in Mukinbudin, creating a new tourism experience and attracting more visitors to the region. | $100,000 |
| The Brookton | Establishment of a distillery and café in Brookton, creating a new local attraction and enhancing the town’s hospitality offering. | $65,000 |
| TKB Mechanical | Construction of a new mechanical workshop in Wongan Hills, expanding local vehicle servicing, introducing new services, and supporting training opportunities. | $115,000 |
| Yued Aboriginal Corporation | Establishment of an Aboriginal-owned maintenance business, creating jobs and delivering services across the region. | $98,000 |
