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Regional Investment FundIn 2001, the Western Australian Government established a Regional Investment Fund which has provided $75 million over four years to assist with the economic and social development of regional Western Australia or improve the access by regional communities to services. An additional $80 million over four years has been allocated to the fund through the May 2004 State Budget process with funding becoming available in 2005 / 2006. The funds will continue to assist with the economic and social development of regional Western Australia or improve the access by regional communities to services. Funding will be available through five financial assistance schemes:
Regional Infrastructure Funding Program (RIFP) RIFP provides grants from $100,000 to $5,000,000 for capital infrastructure projects that will assist in attracting investment and increasing jobs in regional areas or improving the access of regional communities to services. Note: Applications are currently closed for RIFP funding.
For further information on RIFP, contact Steven May on (08) 9217 1463 or via email at rifp@dlgrd.wa.gov.au. Regional Headworks Program (RHP) RHP will provide grants from $5,000 to $200,000 for projects involving the connection to providers of the essential services of water, electricity, telecommunications, gas, drainage and sewerage. Eligible projects are small to medium industrial projects that will assist in attracting investment and increasing jobs in regional areas or improving the commercial and industrial activity in the region. Note: Applications are currently closed for RHP funding.
For further information on RHP, contact Tim Horne on (08) 9217 1465 or via email at rhp@dlgrd.wa.gov.au. Indigenous Regional Development Program (IRDP) IRDP will provide grants from $10,000 to $500,000 for capital works, infrastructure and other major capital items, to assist in projects that strengthen the confidence, economic capacity and sustainability of Indigenous communities. Eligible applicants are incorporated Aboriginal Associations. Local Government organisations, non-Indigenous community groups, businesses and other bodies (such as educational institutions) where these organisations are in partnership with incorporated Aboriginal Associations and where the majority of the project’s benefits will accrue to the Aboriginal Association or Indigenous community are also eligible to apply. Note: Applications are currently closed for IRDP funding.
For further information on IRDP, contact Steve May on (08) 9217 1468 or via email at irdp@dlgrd.wa.gov.au. Western Australian Regional Initiatives Scheme (WARIS) WARIS provides grants from $10,000 to $250,000 for non-capital works projects designed to deliver benefits to two or more regions of the State in areas such as capacity building and leadership, youth support, population retention, environmental and natural resource management and research and development on regional issues and opportunities. WARIS is now open for applications. You are invited to submit a bid if you feel you have a project that is of State significance and fits the guidelines. Note: Applications are currently closed for WARIS funding.
For further information on WARIS, contact Rachel Reynolds on (08) 9217 1466 or via email at waris@dlgrd.wa.gov.au. Regional Development Scheme (RDS) RDS will provide grants of up to $150,000 for a mix of capital works projects and other projects which may include feasibility studies, regional and local marketing programs as well as festivals and events. Each of the nine Regional Development Commissions administers its own RDS scheme. Details of funding rounds and application processes can be obtained by contacting your local Regional Development Commission. Information regarding successful RDS funding applications can be viewed on your local Regional Development Commission website:
The above Department Officers may also be contacted on toll free 1800 620 511.
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