The Rural Economic Development (RED) Grants offer up to $200,000 as a co-contribution grant to strengthen primary production sectors and bolster rural communities.
Rural Economic Development Grants

Program information
The RED Grants Scheme was initially funded to an amount of $10 million over three funding rounds. An additional $3.3 million has been made available for a fourth funding round.
Round four expressions of interest (EOI) closed on 20 December 2021.
QRIDA is leading a competitive selection process for the grants, with successful EOI applicants invited to submit a full application. Key application dates can be found below.
It is essential that you read the guidelines prior to applying for information relating to eligibility, application and assessment processes, timeframes and your obligations as an applicant.
Grants are available up to $200,000 with a 50 per cent cash contribution requirement from applicants to fund projects which provide unique opportunities to generate economic and employment opportunities related to primary production value chains across rural and remote Queensland.
Example projects eligible under the scheme could include:
- improved business processes where such investment creates employment
- training costs and technical support that are project specific.
Read the guidelines for more information.
Key dates
28 October 2021 |
Expressions of interest open |
20 December 2021 |
Expressions of interest close at 11:59pm |
7 February 2022 |
Expressions of interest outcomes will be advised and successful submissions will receive an invitation to submit a full application including an application pack |
22 April 2022 |
Applications to apply close at 11:59pm |
20 June 2022 |
Applicants will be notified of application outcomes Following this, successful applicants will be announced by the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries |
Upon approval and funding agreement |
Successful applicants will receive funding to agreed milestones as their project progresses |
The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) administers the RED Grant Scheme on behalf of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
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