Pilbara RED Grants Round 9

Before completing this application form please ensure you have read the RED Grants Program Guidelines available online here.

All applicants are encouraged to discuss their project with the Pilbara Development Commission prior to submitting an application.

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

If you have any questions, or experience issues completing this form please contact the Pilbara Development Commission on 9173 8401 or email grants@pdc.wa.gov.au.

Please refer to Section 4 of the Guidelines to confirm your eligibility before completing this application.

I confirm the Applicant:

• Has read and understood the program Guidelines
• Is eligible to apply under the Guidelines
• Is able to demonstrate the financial viability of the organisation
• Is able to demonstrate alignment with at least one of the objectives of the RED Grants Program

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and the Pilbara Development Commission (PDC) is committed to protecting your privacy. This notice outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information for the purposes of verifying your eligibility to apply for this scheme of assistance, and if approved, provide the appropriate support.

Please view the following links to find out more about how we collect, use and safeguard personal information. 

• The DPIRD privacy statement is available at: https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/privacy
• The Pilbara Development Commission privacy statement is available at: Privacy » Pilbara Development Commission

Collection of personal information

We are collecting your personal information to verify your eligibility and assess your application under the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant Program Round 9, and if approved, provide the recommended support.

Including: 

• your name and contact details;
• details about your business (including ABN, trading name, type of entity, GST registration etc);

 Disclosure of personal information

We may share this information with other government entities, subject matter experts, due diligence and evaluation contractors in order to assess, verify and evaluate your application under this scheme of assistance, or as required by law.

Information will not be released to any other third parties without prior written approval of the applicant.  DPIRD and the PDC 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.

Consequences of not providing personal information

If you choose not to provide certain personal information, we may be unable to verify your eligibility to apply for this scheme of assistance, or provide you with related support and/or services.

Access and correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by the PDC and DPIRD. To do so, please contact us using the details provided below.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this collection notice or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:

Grants Coordinator – Pilbara Development Commission

Phone: (08) 9173 8401

Email: grants@pdc.wa.gov.au

Privacy Officer - Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Phone: 1300 374 731 (1300 DPIRD1)
Email: enquiries@dpird.wa.gov.au

Freedom of Information

The Pilbara Development Commission and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development are also subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA) and documents in the possession of these agencies are subject to these provisions.  For more information: Freedom Of Information Act 1992 - [07-d0-00].pdf

The assessment criteria outlined in section 5 of the Guidelines will be used to determine the suitability of applications submitted through this program. Applications will be assessed on a competitive basis and should demonstrate:

• Alignment with one or more of the RED Grants Objectives;
• Alignment with one or more of the Pilbara Regional Priorities;
• Financial commitment towards the Project;
• Project readiness and approvals;
• Collaboration and partnerships;
• Local content outcomes;
• Broader regional economic benefits.

The application form provides an opportunity for applicants to demonstrate how their project meets the requirements listed above, and in the Guidelines.
As part of the assessment process, applications may be subject to a due diligence process to determine organisational capacity, governance and financial management.
Applications should note that the assessment and decision-making process could take up to six (6) months to complete and this time frame should be considered when submitting your application. Please refer to Section 6 of the Guidelines for more information.
PDC reserves the right to request additional information at any time to clarify aspects of your application.

AI tools may be used to assist with research or to refine or improve responses, however applicants should avoid reliance on AI or excessive use. Generic, repetitive or unsubstantiated claims undermine project credibility and will generally result in a lower assessment score. AI may also make incorrect assumptions that create inconsistencies throughout applications, so all content should only be submitted after thorough review and validation by the proponent.

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 twelve (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.
Applicants are encouraged to seek independent tax and financial advice on the potential implications of obtaining funding, including the impact on assessable income.