South West RED Grants Round 7

Before completing this application form please ensure you have read the RED Grants Program Guidelines available online at www.swdc.wa.gov.au

Eligible applicants can apply for funding up to a maximum of $150,000 per project.

Businesses must contribute a minimum of 50% cash to the project. Not-for-profit or Aboriginal-owned entities may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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

This form contains mandatory fields. You will be alerted if you save the form without completing the required sections.

If you have any questions, or experience issues completing this form please contact the South West Development Commission on 9792 2000 or email grantscoordinator@swdc.wa.gov.au 

Please note, supporting documents are supplementary to your application. Please ensure you answer all the questions and provide relevant details where required.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 26 June 2024 at 3pm WST.

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

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

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

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

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

RDCs 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).

RDCs 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.

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 South West Regional Priorities
• Financial commitment towards the Project.
• Collaboration and partnerships
• Local content outcomes
• Project readiness

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.

Applicants 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.

SWDC reserves the right to request additional information at any time to clarify aspects of your application.

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 Acquittal Report within twelve (12) weeks of project completion. For projects receiving funding of more than $50,000 the Acquittal Report is to be certified a Certified Practising Accountants, Chartered Accountant or Registered Auditor.

Funding provided to recipients under the Grant is regarded as payment for a supply. GST registered grant recipients will therefore be liable for GST in connection with the grant.

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