Economic Development Opportunities
This page has links to grants and other economic development opportunities. These projects are not organised or overseen by SWALSC, please check the links to find the information you’ll need to apply for each.
This page will be updated as opportunities emerge, so please check back regularly.
Aboriginal Business Directory WA
The Aboriginal business directory is a free service which brings together Aboriginal businesses operating in Western Australia with potential buyers. Business owners are encouraged to list your details and take advantage of the free promotion and increased exposure to your potential customers. If you’re a buyer in search of goods or services supplied by an Aboriginal business, this is the place to start your search.
Supply Nation
Supply Nation provides a database of verified Indigenous businesses. You can search by business name, product, service, area, or category.
Grants and other opportunities
The Government of Western Australia has opened its Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program.
Charities can receive grants of up to $30,000 across four categories.
Grants of up to $5000 to local non-profit organisations who are making a difference in Collie.
A record grants pool of $750,000 is open to Aboriginal organisations to undertake cultural heritage projects at registered Aboriginal sites.
Community Grants of up to $30,000 for WA based Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and Aboriginal not-for-profit companies.
Eligible families across Australia with a student at home could receive a free National Broadband Network (NBN) service.
Reconciliation WA (RWA) is working to advance reconciliation across our state.
Applications for Round 2 of the 2023 program close Friday, 13 October 2023.
Grants of up to $10,000 available. Applications close 14 August 2023.
The Aboriginal Youth Empowerment Grants, supported by the Department of Communities. Applications close 9 December 2022.