The Economic Development Sponsorship program will fund key industry sectors that position the city as a thriving centre for business while supporting commerce, employment, ongoing investment and economic growth.

Sponsorship will support key industry sectors including:
  • Mining, resources and energy;
  • Tourism and hospitality;
  • Innovation and technology;
  • Retail and property development;
  • Education and international student services;
  • Life sciences; and
  • Emerging industries.
The program will be open for competitive applications from 20 December until 30 June 2022.
Applicants can apply under three tiers:
  • Tier 1 – up to  $15,000: for projects with a local profile that stimulate direct economic benefit
  • Tier 2 - $15,001 - $50,000: for projects with a state-wide or national profile that generate new investment, jobs and short-term economic benefit.
  • Tier 3 - $50,001 +: for projects with a state-wide, national or international profile that generate new investment, jobs and long-term economic benefit.
For more information or to view the guidelines, visit Grants & Sponsorship | City of Perth.

ENDS

Issued by: Brooke Hunter, Senior Media and Communications Advisor, brooke.hunter@cityofperth.wa.gov.au

The City of Perth acknowledges the Whadjuk Nyoongar people as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters where Perth city is situated today, and pay our respect to Elders past and present.