Project snapshot
Alignment with RDA strategy
- Economic development
Alignment with RDA strategy
- Economic development
Small grants for manufacturing
In 2022, the Hills & Coast Business Grant was aimed at local manufacturing businesses across the Hills, Fleurieu and KI.
Following on from the success of our Hills & Coast’s Business Grant in 2021, Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island (RDA AHFKI) was again able to offer up to $10,000 in matched grant funding to local businesses in the 2021-2022 financial year.
While the previous year had invited a broader applicant base, the 2022 round focused on local manufacturing. This was a deliberate decision, as the manufacturing industry is one of three priority industries for RDA AHFKI due to its level of specialisation, competitiveness, and contribution to exports.
Although other manufacturing grants and supports do exist, many aren’t suited to small-scale manufacturing. This is where the RDA AHFKI Hills & Coast Business Grant could make a real impact to this growing sector, helping our local manufacturers fund eligible projects that could achieve growth and increase productivity through:
- procurement of new equipment that improves productivity, and;
- addressing challenges and/or barriers to business growth.
For our successful recipients, this meant they could either purchase or upgrade equipment sooner or invest in equipment or facilities with greater capacity. The outcomes have seen positive impacts such as:
- increased productivity
- new product lines launched
- expansion of workforce
- increased profit margins
- more efficient work practices
We received a total of 27 applications for this round. After careful analysis and consideration, 9 businesses were selected that we felt had the most potential to positively impact the local and regional economy, provide the best return on investment, and achieve a successful outcome.
Take a look at some of 2022’s successful projects
Egritech Pty Ltd is a leading innovator, designer, and manufacturer based in Victor Harbor. With a strong foundation in major engineering projects, the company was looking for a way to streamline production to elimiate bottlenecks, maximise productivity, and expand their product lines.
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Located on Kangaroo Island, a location with a reputation for abundant wildlife and world-class produce, D’Estrees Bakery is known for their locally produced, handmade sourdough breads and croissants. Discover how the Hills & Coast Business Grant is helping open a new product avenue.
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With growing appetite for their products, Matchett Productions needed to increase output to keep pace with demand. See how the Hills & Coast Business Grant has helped them streamline production to save on time and labour, while increasing product volume and potential sales.
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Since 1990, Inavogue has been creating beautiful custom kitchens and cabinetry for homeowners in the Adelaide Hills. Their team of designers, cabinet builders and installers have built a reputation for creative design, quality workmanship and great customer service.
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Media coverage
Looking for funding for your business?
In conjunction with our region’s councils, we offer the Hills & Coast Grant Finder, a one-stop grant portal that pulls in grants from councils, state and federal government agencies. Once you register to use the portal, you can set up automated grant alerts based on your industry or specific keywords.
