The Federal and New South Wales governments have extended the support committed following the extensive floods in NSW in February and March to include those impacted by the most recent July event.
Funding will be available for primary producers, small businesses, not-for-profit organisations and councils, clean-up efforts and expanding the property assessment program in disaster-declared areas.
The investment also builds on the support already provided to the 37 disaster-declared local government areas, including Muswellbrook LGA, under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
- The package is jointly funded by the Federal and New South Wales governments and includes:
- $80 million committed to assist with the clean-up and removal of flood and storm related damage, debris and green
- Grants of up to $75,000 to assist primary producers that have suffered direct
- $1 million grants to each impacted council (the 37 declared local government areas) to assist with their immediate recovery
- $36 million committed for a building assessment program for flooded properties, and free demolition of those found to be uninhabitable; and
- Grants of up to $50,000 to assist small business and not-for-profit organisations that have suffered direct damage.
- In addition, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment and Disaster Recovery Allowance is available to affected adults and children in the 37 disaster-declared local government areas. Almost 528,000 people affected by the severe storms and flooding in New South Wales have already received more than $436 million in Australian Government disaster assistance.
For more information follow these links or contact service.nsw.gov.au | 13 77 88
Special Disaster Grants
The NSW and Australian Governments have announced Special Disaster Grants of up to $75,000 for primary producers who have been impacted by severe weather and flooding from 27 June 2022 onwards.
Visit the Special Disaster Grant webpage for more information about this program.
Grants to hold an event during NSW Small Business Month 1-30 November 2022
The NSW Government is offering grants of up to $5,000 to eligible applicants to deliver free events during NSW Small Business Month November 2022 that directly benefit and support the small business community.
Chambers of Commerce, industry associations and not-for-profit organisations can apply for a grant of up to $5,000 (GST exempt) to deliver activities that directly benefit and support their local small business community from 1 to 30 November 2022. Grant applications will close at 5pm AEST on 5 August 2022. For more information and to apply for a grant, please visit the Small Business Month website.
Grants & Payments for Businesses, NFPs and Community Groups Affected by Floods – July 2022 flood support
Organisations in disaster-declared Local Government Areas (LGAs) are eligible for a range of support.
New information about support for businesses impacted by the July storms and floods will be available on this page soon.
Small business grant
Up to $50,000 is available for eligible small businesses and not-for-profit (NFP) organisations affected by the July floods.
Payments can go towards the cost of safety inspections, building repairs, cleaning equipment, materials needed to resume trade, disposing of debris and spoiled stock, or leasing temporary workspace.
Disaster Relief Loans
You may be eligible for a low-interest loan to help you replace and repair damage caused to property.
Small businesses, NFPs and sporting clubs affected by the February/March or the July 2022 flooding may apply.
Call the Rural Assistance Authority on 1800 678 593 for further details.
SafeWork small business rebate
The $1000 rebate is available to small businesses and not-for-profits with fewer than 50 full-time employees. Sole traders can also apply.
The rebate helps organisations purchase items to help clean up or improve work health and safety. To apply, you must attend an eligible SafeWork NSW event. You may alternatively watch a webinar at your local recovery centre.
Organisations affected by either the February/March or the July 2022 flooding may apply.
