Minister calls for innovative projects to benefit regional communities
Regional Development Minister Jon Ford today called for grant applications for non-capital works projects designed to deliver cross-regional benefits to country communities. Mr Ford said grants between $10,000 and $250,000 were available from the Western Australian Regional Initiatives Scheme (WARIS) as part of the Carpenter Government’s four-year $80million Regional Investment Fund.
(Media-Newswire.com) - Regional Development Minister Jon Ford today called for grant applications for non-capital works projects designed to deliver cross-regional benefits to country communities.
Mr Ford said grants between $10,000 and $250,000 were available from the Western Australian Regional Initiatives Scheme ( WARIS ) as part of the Carpenter Government’s four-year $80million Regional Investment Fund.
The Minister said WARIS played an important role in creating opportunities to expand the State’s potential through encouraging investment, creating jobs and improving services in regional areas.
“The State Government is committed to promoting sustainable regional communities and, through the fund, we are able to provide support for a variety of projects that can benefit entire communities,” he said.
“These may include projects relating to tourism and business development, lifelong learning, arts and culture, environment and natural resource management and population retention.
“I encourage community-based organisations, business groups, indigenous corporations, local government and educational institutions to take advantage of the WARIS funding opportunities and be part of a growing regional WA.”
For further information about the scheme, including project eligibility criteria, contact the Department of Local Government and Regional Development on 9217 1500 or freecall ( country callers ) 1800 620 511.
“The Carpenter Government is using our strong economy to deliver better services to our regions,” Mr Ford said.
Minister's office - 9213 6700
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