funding & grants

We support applications which will enhance liveability, bolster social cohesion and support local amenity in our regional, rural and remote communities

How we can help YOU with your funding aspirations

RDA Goldfields Esperance has a commitment to the ongoing development of the Goldfields Esperance region which extends to working with various stakeholders to support funding applicants. We can work with you to ensure you are connected to the relevant regional stakeholders and that your proposal will contribute to long term economic growth and is a priority for our region. We can also provide you with economic impact modelling (from our DataAU platform) and if appropriate a letter of support as well as through our advocacy work.

Regional Development Australia Goldfields Esperance is pleased to provide access to GrantGuru, a simple, free tool designed to help local businesses and community organisations find grants in one place.

Instead of searching multiple websites, GrantGuru brings together funding opportunities from federal, state, local, corporate and philanthropic sources, saving time and simplifying the process.

With GrantGuru, you can:
-Search and filter grants relevant to your project
-Receive alerts so you never miss an opportunity
-Access tips and guidance to strengthen your application

Finding the right grant is often the hardest part. GrantGuru helps take the guesswork out of it. Click here to learn more: https://grantguru.com/au/rdage

Start exploring today and discover opportunities to support your next project.

If you are considering applying for funding, we encourage you to talk to us about how we can assist you.

Regional precincts and partnerships program

The Australian Government’s $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP) is now open for applications.

The rPPP seeks to support transformative investment in regional, rural and remote Australia based on the principles of unifying regional places, growing economies and serving communities. The rPPP focuses on a partnership approach, bringing together governments and communities to deliver regional precincts that are tailored to local needs and have a shared vision for how that precinct connects to the region.

The rPPP is an always open funding opportunity supporting both precinct development proposals and the delivery of construction-ready precinct projects.

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
RDA Goldfields Esperance is proud to have played a key role in advocating for and supporting an application by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, who have successfully received $2.14M in funding under this federal program. This is a fantastic example of what collaboration can achieve for the Goldfields Esperance region.

We are committed to bringing more federal funding into our region and helping our communities thrive. Federal funding will help drive local infrastructure, boost liveability, and support long-term economic growth.

Growing regions program - ROUND 2 CLOSED

The Australian Government has committed $600 million over four years, commencing in 2023-24 for the Growing Regions Program to provide funding for capital works projects that will enhance liveability, bolster social cohesion and support local amenity in regional, rural and remote communities across Australia.

RDA Goldfields Esperance have provided support to numerous applicants for this funding and a number of Round 2 applicants have progressed to stage 2. We will share updates as they are announced.

Round 1 – Wanarn Community Farm $5.2M

We and are pleased to announce that Ngaanyatjarra Health Service received $5.2M in Round 1 funding for their Wanarn Community Farm project. This initiative aims to establish a community farm, cultivating fresh produce to nourish the community and foster educational opportunities for locals.

Round 2 – James Street Cultural Precinct $14.9M

We are thrilled to confirm that the Shire of Esperance has been awarded nearly $15M in Round 2 funding towards the development of the James Street Cultural Precinct – Stage 1. This $60M project includes proposals for a new visitor centre, public library, recreational and business space within the historic James Street precinct of Esperance, creating new community and visitor experiences and connecting the precinct to the Esperance Waterfront. Planning undertaken for the James Street Cultural Precinct Project won the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) Award for Planning Excellence and the PIA WA President’s Award in 2023 for exceptional and innovative regional planning. The project will bring significant employment and business benefits to the region, during construction and into the longer term.

BUILDING BETTER REGIONS FUND - FUNDING COMPLETE

The BBRF was the former Government’s regional grants program designed to deliver funding for regional infrastructure projects and community development activities. The fund is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, as is Regional Development Australia.

RDA Goldfields Esperance supported our region’s applications for funding through federal advocacy, letters of support and economic modelling.

Successful BBRF projects in our region, totalling $12M in funding, are:

Boulder Arts and Culture Capacity Building and Development Workshops
Coolgardie Post Office (Innovation and Economic Development Centre)
Esperance Arts and Culture Trail
Esperance Bay Marina Redevelopment
Esperance Tanker Jetty
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Basketball Stadium Redevelopment
Norseman Cultural, Visitor and Community Precinct
Laverton Spinifex Cultural Tourism