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Saturday, 21 November 2009

Royalties for Regions is an historic agreement that underlines the State Government’s long-term focus on regional development throughout Western Australia.

Through Royalties for Regions, the equivalent of 25 per cent of the State’s mining and onshore petroleum royalties will be returned to the State’s regional areas each year as an additional investment in projects, infrastructure and community services.

The money is in addition to regular Budget programs and in 2009-10 it will provide an additional $619million for regional communities, this represents less than 4 per cent of Western Australia’s total budget. The money is being distributed through three funds:
Click here to download a copy of the Royalties for Regions brochure


 
 
Regional Grants Scheme

Regional Grants Scheme 2009-2010 applications are now open.

Contact your Regional Development Commission for more information and application forms.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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