The Rural Economic Development (RED) Grants offer up to $250,000 as a co-contribution grant to strengthen primary production sectors and bolster rural communities.
Rural Economic Development Grants
The Rural Economic Development (RED) Grants program offered emerging agribusiness projects up to $250,000 in co-contributions to build industry and grow employment opportunities across the agricultural sector. The $10 million grant program provided three funding rounds over a three-year period ending 2020.
The RED Grant program has now closed.
Across the three rounds of the RED Grant program, a total of 43 agricultural businesses received funding towards economic development projects worth $40.8 million and estimated to create 1,897 new direct and indirect jobs over the lifetime of these projects.
The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) administer the RED Grant Scheme on behalf of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
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News, events & stories
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New round of Rural Economic Development Grants to open soon
22 September 2021 A new round of Rural Economic Development grants will drive investment and jobs growth in regional areas… -
Read QRIDA's Winter 2021 Prime Focus
Read how Queensland producers have used QRIDA's First Start and Sustainability Loans to work towards achieving their farming… -
Extraordinary assistance for Southern Downs Primary Producers
16 July 2021 Primary producers in Southern Downs can now access Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Grants of up to $75,000 to…
The Rural Economic Development (RED) Grants program offered emerging agribusiness projects up to $250,000 in co-contributions to build industry and grow employment opportunities across the agricultural sector. The $10 million grant program provided three funding rounds over a three-year period ending 2020.
The RED Grant program has now closed.
Across the three rounds of the RED Grant program, a total of 43 agricultural businesses received funding towards economic development projects worth $40.8 million and estimated to create 1,897 new direct and indirect jobs over the lifetime of these projects.
The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) administer the RED Grant Scheme on behalf of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
View all FAQsGet in touch
Have a question, need some help or would like more information? We're here to help you.
News, events & stories
-
New round of Rural Economic Development Grants to open soon
22 September 2021 A new round of Rural Economic Development grants will drive investment and jobs growth in regional areas… -
Read QRIDA's Winter 2021 Prime Focus
Read how Queensland producers have used QRIDA's First Start and Sustainability Loans to work towards achieving their farming… -
Extraordinary assistance for Southern Downs Primary Producers
16 July 2021 Primary producers in Southern Downs can now access Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Grants of up to $75,000 to…
The Rural Economic Development (RED) Grants program offered emerging agribusiness projects up to $250,000 in co-contributions to build industry and grow employment opportunities across the agricultural sector. The $10 million grant program provided three funding rounds over a three-year period ending 2020.
The RED Grant program has now closed.
Across the three rounds of the RED Grant program, a total of 43 agricultural businesses received funding towards economic development projects worth $40.8 million and estimated to create 1,897 new direct and indirect jobs over the lifetime of these projects.
The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) administer the RED Grant Scheme on behalf of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
View all FAQsGet in touch
Have a question, need some help or would like more information? We're here to help you.
News, events & stories
-
New round of Rural Economic Development Grants to open soon
22 September 2021 A new round of Rural Economic Development grants will drive investment and jobs growth in regional areas… -
Read QRIDA's Winter 2021 Prime Focus
Read how Queensland producers have used QRIDA's First Start and Sustainability Loans to work towards achieving their farming… -
Extraordinary assistance for Southern Downs Primary Producers
16 July 2021 Primary producers in Southern Downs can now access Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Grants of up to $75,000 to…
Last updated
14 October 2021