The Rural Economic Development (RED) Grants offered up to $250,000 in co-contribution grants to agribusiness projects 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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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
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Have a question, need some help or would like more information? We're here to help you.
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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
-
QRIDA’s new Chief Lending Officer ready to bring fresh perspective
17 June 2021 Extensive experience in agribusiness and general business lending both in Australia and abroad has placed the… -
Ag-Grow Emerald
Heading to Ag-Grow Emerald? Drop by at the QRIDA trade stand (APav16-17) and say g'day to local Regional Area Managers… -
Catch up with John at the RFCS Money Management workshops
Join QRIDA's Regional Area Manager for Capricornia, John Metelli, at the Rural Financial Counselling Service's (RFCS) Money…
Last updated
07 April 2021