Goldfields-Esperance RED Grants Round 8 (2025-26)

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Welcome to Goldfields-Esperance Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants Program - Round 8

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Your Application

 

Prior to submitting your application, please ensure you have reviewed the Guidelines and FAQs. Click here to view the webpage and the reference documents.

It is recommended that you allow yourself enough time to review the application and submit it well before the due date. The closing date for Round Eight of Goldfields-Esperance RED Grants is 5pm AWST, Friday 9 January 2026. Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This form contains mandatory fields to be completed. If you save the form without completing some of the mandatory sections, it may bring you back to the top of the form.

If you have any questions regarding the eligibility criteria or experience issues completing this form, please contact the GEDC on 9080 5000 or grants@gedc.wa.gov.au.

All applicants must discuss their application with the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (GEDC) prior to submission.

Confirmation of Eligibility

 

I confirm that the applicant:

  • Has read and understood the program guidelines;
  • Is eligible to apply under the guidelines;
  • Is able to evidence the financial viability of the organisation; and
  • Is able to demonstrate alignment between the proposed project and the objectives of the RED Grants Program.
Please confirm that all statements above are true and correct. * Required
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Privacy Statement

Information provided by applicants or collected by the Regional Development Commissions or the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in relation to applicant or their application may be used in the administration of the RED Grants Program and in the assessment of the application.

Clarification on the other funding sources for your project stated in your application and project budget may be sought from the other funding bodies.

Any information provided (personal, financial or otherwise) will be solely used for the purpose of the RED Grants Program. 

Regional Development Commissions (RDC’s) and DPIRD will store personal information collected in this application, supporting documentation and any grant administration, monitoring and evaluation activities in compliance with its obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (cth).

RDC’s and DPIRD are also subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1992 and documents in the possession of these agencies are subject to these provisions.

I have read and understood the privacy statement, and I consent to and authorise such uses and disclosures: * Required
Response required.

Assessment Process

Each Regional Development Commission is responsible for assessing applications and making recommendations on funding for their region, to the Minister for Regional Development.

The assessment criteria will be used to determine an application's suitability and will be assessed through a competitive merit-based process using the following assessment weightings:

  • Meets at least one Regional Economic Development (RED) objective (40% weighting)
  • Meets the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Priorities (20% weighting)
  • Financial Commitment, Collaboration and Partnerships (20% weighting)
  • Governance and Organisational Capability (20% weighting)

The application form provides opportunity for applicants to demonstrate how their project meets the requirements listed in the Guidelines. Applicants should note that the assessment process could take up to six (6) months to complete and funding decisions to be made. These timeframes should be considered in your application. GEDC reserves the right to request more information to clarify aspects of your application.

Funding Conditions

Should your application be successful, you will be required to enter into a Grant Agreement outlining the conditions of the grant. All projects must be approved and a Grant Agreement executed prior to project commencement. No retrospective payments will be made.

As a condition of funding, all grant recipients are required to provide a detailed Final Report (Acquittal) within 12 weeks of project completion. For projects receiving funding of more than $50,000 the Final Report is to be audited by an independent auditor.

Only GST registered recipients will have GST added to the grant payment.