Welcome to the Great Southern Development Commission

The Great Southern Development Commission (GSDC) is a Western Australian Government agency, under the Minister for Regional Development. It has offices in Albany and Katanning and its activities focus on economic development in the Great Southern.

Find out more about the GSDC and its operational structure by visiting About us and use the sidebar menu to explore GSDC activities.

Great Southern Regional Grants Scheme Round 2

Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls MLA has announced the second round of the Great Southern Regional Grants Scheme (RGS), providing $3.5 million in Royalties for Regions grant funding for projects in the region.

The funding comprises $3.4 million in contestable grants and $100,000 in small grants up to and including $10,000. The small grants program opens immediately and grants will be distributed until the $100,000 fund is fully allocated. Applications for grants from the $3.4 million contestable fund close on 10 February 2010.

Follow this link for further information and application guidelines. For information about the state-wide operation of the Regional Grants Scheme, visit the website of Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls MLA, read his media statement or view a video of the announcement.

Board vacancy

A vacancy exists for a community appointment on the GSDC Board. Individuals may nominate themselves or others; organisations may also nominate individuals. Nominated persons should possess an interest in, and knowledge relevant to, regional communities in general and the Great Southern in particular.

The term of appointment will be for up to three years, starting in April 2010. Nomination forms and further information can be obtained from the GSDC - contact us by following this link. Nominations must be lodged by the close of business on Friday 26 March 2010.