New $75million Royalties for Regions scheme open for applications, Grylls
Author: Brendon Grylls
Published on: 08-June-2011
A record $75million has been made available to regional communities through a special State Government’s Royalties for Regions program funding round announced today.
Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said the funding was being made available through the Regional Development Council for local, regional and State-wide strategic projects.
“This funding round will allow any organisation, including not-for-profit, to apply directly for grants for projects to address community and infrastructure plans,” Mr Grylls said.
“The first round of the new scheme has opened and regional communities are encouraged to work together to develop funding proposals.
“This funding round will focus on creating long-term sustainable change at a regional and/or State-wide level, addressing projects with a total value in excess of $500,000.”
The Minister said eligible proposals could focus on education, health, culture and the arts, improving service delivery or improving infrastructure, to name a few.
“Anyone wishing to apply for this funding must first complete the enquiry form on the RDL website at www.rdl.wa.gov.au sure they are eligible,” he said.
“I encourage applicants who wish to apply, to work closely with their Regional Development Commission, which will play a significant role in the application and assessment process.”
The scheme is designed to encourage more State-wide strategic projects that will underpin development for the future of the regional Western Australia.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for local decision making to help develop better facilities, infrastructure and services that will transform regional communities,” Mr Grylls said.
Applications must be received in the RDL office or be in the RDL post box by 5pm on Friday, July 22.
