Regional telecommunications boosted in Wheatbelt and Goldfields
The Government has announced a $2.9 million commitment comprised of $1.9 million of State funding and a $1 million contribution from Telstra to make telecommunications infrastructure more resilient during extreme weather events and power outages across the Wheatbelt and Goldfields. Regional Development Minister Don Punch has announced a $2.9 million commitment comprised of $1.9 million […]
RED grants creating jobs and supporting economic diversification in the Wheatbelt
Ten Wheatbelt projects will share in $1.16 million funding to help build regional business resilience and economic diversity under Round 7 of the Cook Labor Government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program. The RED Grants program is investing $55.85 million over nine years toward locally driven projects to stimulate economic growth in regional WA. The […]
Funding for water projects in Agricultural Region and Gascoyne
Water security projects in the Agricultural Region and Gascoyne will receive grants under the Community Water Supplies Partnership (CWSP) program, which aims to strengthen climate resilience in our regions. The Shire of Victoria Plains will receive $179,885 for three water security projects, including $15,400 to install a mobile water tank, $72,341 for a tank at […]
Six Wheatbelt projects to share in RED Grants Round 6 funding
Six projects will share in $573,500 funding through Round 6 of the Wheatbelt Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program. More than $50 million has been injected into WA regions over nine years through RED Grants for local projects that stimulate economic development and diversification in regional Western Australia. Through the previous five rounds of RED […]
Wheatbelt RED Grants Round 6 now open
The Wheatbelt Development Commission is now seeking applications for Round 6 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program. Up to $150,000 is available for individual projects in the Wheatbelt that contribute to increasing or sustaining jobs, expanding or diversifying industry, developing skills or capability, increasing business productivity, and attracting new investment to the region. […]
Round 5 Wheatbelt Regional Economic Development Grants announced
On November 30th Minister for Regional Development, the Hon Alannah MacTiernan, visited Ginginup to announce the successful recipients of our Round 5 Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants. Congratulations to the eight projects selected for funding in this round. It was great to get together with our successful applicants to celebrate the diversity of their businesses, […]
Round five RED grants now open to Wheatbelt businesses and organisations
The Wheatbelt Development Commission has welcomed the opening of round five of the McGowan Government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) grants and encourages regional businesses and organisations to apply for funding towards local projects. The State Government has allocated $5 million for round five from a total investment of $45.8 million over eight years (2018-19 to […]
Scholarships on offer for emerging Aboriginal leaders
The Wheatbelt Development Commission is once again partnering with Leadership WA to offer emerging Aboriginal leaders within the region the chance to harness their leadership skills through the Wheatbelt Development Commission Aboriginal Leadership Scholarship. Two scholarships are available for the next generation of Aboriginal Wheatbelt leaders seeking to build their leadership capability in the June intake […]
First ever District Recovery Coordinator appointed to Wheatbelt following catastrophic bushfires
Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson has announced today the appointment of Wheatbelt Development Commission Chief Executive Rob Cossart as District Recovery Coordinator (DRC) to the Wheatbelt. Mr Cossart’s role as DRC will be to support communities recovering from the aftermath of catastrophic bushfires that hit the Whealtbelt region in February. He will also chair a […]
Funding to support on-farm bushfire recovery coordination
The McGowan Government is providing $100,000 to support coordination of on-farm bushfire recovery in the Wheatbelt following last month’s bushfires. The Facey Group and Corrigin Farm Improvement Group will receive $50,000 each to support coordination efforts for on-farm recovery and extension activities in areas impacted by the Shackleton-Corrigin and Narrogin-Wickepin bushfires. More than 65,000 hectares […]