The Funds

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

Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls launched Royalties for Regions on 16 December 2008. View the Media statement. The money is being distributed through three funds:

Country Local Government Fund
The State Government announced funding of $500 million over the years 2008-09 – 2012-13 to assist country local governments build and maintain community infrastructure. Find out more

Regional Community Services Fund
The Regional Community Services Fund is designed to improve the access to services in the regions. It supports services that have shown they are effective in enhancing the quality of life for residents in regional areas and in providing better access to government services and infrastructure. Find out more

Regional Infrastructure and Headworks Fund
The Regional Infrastructure and Headworks Fund supports large-scale, strategic regional infrastructure and headworks projects that are acknowledged as being of strategic importance to Western Australia, apply broadly across a region and do not fall neatly into the responsibilities of one State Government department or local government for implementation. Find out more