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

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First Nations International Fellowships and Partnerships Grants Program
First Nations International Fellowships and Partnerships Grants Program

Applications close 22 November 2024.

Mandjoogoordap Business Builder
Mandjoogoordap Business Builder

A free event to help Noongars who are looking to start, expand or maintain a business.

South32 Worsley Alumina Community Grants
South32 Worsley Alumina Community Grants

Applications close 31 August 2024.

Grants for Aboriginal businesses
Grants for Aboriginal businesses

Applications close 13 September 2024.

Regional Economic Development Grants
Regional Economic Development Grants

The Government of Western Australia has opened its Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program.

ANZ Community Foundation grants
ANZ Community Foundation grants

Charities can receive grants of up to $30,000 across four categories.

Synergy Collie Small Grants
Synergy Collie Small Grants

Grants of up to $5000 to local non-profit organisations who are making a difference in Collie.

Cultural heritage project grants
Cultural heritage project grants

A record grants pool of $750,000 is open to Aboriginal organisations to undertake cultural heritage projects at registered Aboriginal sites. 

Strong Spirit Strong Mind Youth Project Community Grants
Strong Spirit Strong Mind Youth Project Community Grants

Community Grants of up to $30,000 for WA based Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and Aboriginal not-for-profit companies.

Check your eligibility for the School Student Broadband Initiative
Check your eligibility for the School Student Broadband Initiative

Eligible families across Australia with a student at home could receive a free National Broadband Network (NBN) service.

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