Wheatbelt RED Grants Round 8

Before completing this application form, please ensure you have read the RED Grants Program Guidelines available online at the Wheatbelt Development Commission website.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their project with the Wheatbelt Development Commission prior to submitting an application. Eligible applicants are assessed on a competitive basis.

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

Up to $150,000 in RED Grant funding is available for individual projects in the Wheatbelt.

Businesses must contribute a minimum 50% cash to the project (see page 4 of the Guidelines for further information). Not-for-profit and Aboriginal owned entities may be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Please note that supporting documents are supplementary to your application. Please ensure you answer all the questions and provide relevant details where required. Additional information and supporting documentation can be uploaded throughout the application in the relevant section and at the end of the application form.

If you have any questions, or experience issues completing this form, please contact the Wheatbelt Development Commission on (08) 9622 7222 or email grants@wheatbelt.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

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 the Guidelines will be used to determine the suitability of submitted applications.

Applications will be assessed on a competitive basis and should demonstrate:

• Alignment with RED Grants Program objectives;
• Alignment with Wheatbelt regional priorities;  
• Financial co-contribution and project readiness;
• Regional collaboration and Local Content.                          

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 timeframe should be considered when planning your project. Please refer to the Guidelines for more information.

If your application is successful, you will need to sign a Grant Agreement with the State Government that details the grant's terms and conditions. All projects require approval and a signed Grant Agreement before they can begin. No payments will be made retrospectively; any costs incurred before the Grant Agreement is executed will be considered inegible. As a funding requirement, all grant recipients must submit a detailed Final Report (Acquittal) within 12 weeks of project completion.