❓ Hon Adele Farina asks about the process for Regional Strategic Fund project assessment and approval, revealing a misunderstanding of the fund's name and seeking details on project selection criteria and decision-making bodies. The Minister clarifies the fund's correct name and outlines the assessment process.
AnsweredQoN 4201Legislative Council
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I refer to the advice received in response to a Freedom of Information Access Application, that all projects going through the Regional Development Council (RDC) for funding from the Regional Strategic Fund have been successful, and ask -
(1) Will the Minister detail the process by which projects are assessed for referral to the RDC and the basis on which projects are approved for referral to the RDC for consideration of funding from the Regional Strategic fund?
(2) From 2010 and 2011, how many projects seeking funding from the Regional Strategic Fund were not referred to the RDC?
(3) Who, or what body, determines whether a project will be funded from the Regional Strategic Fund?
(4) What criteria must a project meet in order to be successful in securing funding from the Regional Strategic Fund?
(5) Is a business case for a project required before the RDC will consider the project for funding from the Regional Strategic Fund?
(6) Is the signing of a funding agreement a precondition to monies being paid?
(1) Will the Minister detail the process by which projects are assessed for referral to the RDC and the basis on which projects are approved for referral to the RDC for consideration of funding from the Regional Strategic fund?
(2) From 2010 and 2011, how many projects seeking funding from the Regional Strategic Fund were not referred to the RDC?
(3) Who, or what body, determines whether a project will be funded from the Regional Strategic Fund?
(4) What criteria must a project meet in order to be successful in securing funding from the Regional Strategic Fund?
(5) Is a business case for a project required before the RDC will consider the project for funding from the Regional Strategic Fund?
(6) Is the signing of a funding agreement a precondition to monies being paid?
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Answered
11 August 2011
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Regional Development
Response time
77 days
(1) Royalties for Regions does not include a Regional Strategic Fund. Funds to support Regional Strategic Projects are sourced from the Regional Community Services Fund.
Project proponents are encouraged to contact the Department of Regional Development and Lands (RDL) and/or the relevant Development Commission to discuss their project proposals prior to submitting an application for funding sourced through the Regional Development Council (Council).
The Scheme requires potential applicants to consult with the relevant Regional Development Commission(s) so that they can be provided with advice on whether they should proceed to full application. Advice is based on the extent to which the project is likely to meet the Royalties for Regions' objectives (see answer 4). The relevant Regional Development Commission and/or RDL provides feedback and referral to another scheme if appropriate.
Applicants are also required to complete a web based pre-assessment of eligibility form that allows RDL and relevant Development Commissions to consider the eligibility of proposals for the Scheme. If the proposal meets eligibility, the applicant will be issued with a numbered application kit to complete for submission to be lodged with RDL.
Applications are then assessed by RDL against the funding criteria set down for the Scheme, in consultation with the relevant Development Commission(s). RDL will prepare the recommendations on projects for presentation to the Council for consideration.
Projects that are recommended for funding by the Council are then referred to the Minister for Regional Development for consideration and endorsement before presenting to State Cabinet for final approval.
(2) None.
(3) The Regional Development Council, the Minister for Regional Development and State Cabinet.
(4) The project should align with one or more of the Royalties for Regions objectives:
· Increase capacity for local strategic planning and decision making.
· Retain and build the benefits of regional communities.
· Promote relevant and accessible local services.
· Assist communities to plan for a sustainable economic and social future.
· Enable communities to plan for a sustainable economic and social future.
· Assist regional communities to prosper through increased employment opportunities, business and industry development.
(5) Yes.
(6) Yes.
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Project proponents are encouraged to contact the Department of Regional Development and Lands (RDL) and/or the relevant Development Commission to discuss their project proposals prior to submitting an application for funding sourced through the Regional Development Council (Council).
The Scheme requires potential applicants to consult with the relevant Regional Development Commission(s) so that they can be provided with advice on whether they should proceed to full application. Advice is based on the extent to which the project is likely to meet the Royalties for Regions' objectives (see answer 4). The relevant Regional Development Commission and/or RDL provides feedback and referral to another scheme if appropriate.
Applicants are also required to complete a web based pre-assessment of eligibility form that allows RDL and relevant Development Commissions to consider the eligibility of proposals for the Scheme. If the proposal meets eligibility, the applicant will be issued with a numbered application kit to complete for submission to be lodged with RDL.
Applications are then assessed by RDL against the funding criteria set down for the Scheme, in consultation with the relevant Development Commission(s). RDL will prepare the recommendations on projects for presentation to the Council for consideration.
Projects that are recommended for funding by the Council are then referred to the Minister for Regional Development for consideration and endorsement before presenting to State Cabinet for final approval.
(2) None.
(3) The Regional Development Council, the Minister for Regional Development and State Cabinet.
(4) The project should align with one or more of the Royalties for Regions objectives:
· Increase capacity for local strategic planning and decision making.
· Retain and build the benefits of regional communities.
· Promote relevant and accessible local services.
· Assist communities to plan for a sustainable economic and social future.
· Enable communities to plan for a sustainable economic and social future.
· Assist regional communities to prosper through increased employment opportunities, business and industry development.
(5) Yes.
(6) Yes.
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