Disaster Recovery Grants for Tropical Cyclone Alfred

The support has been activated in 16 council areas: Brisbane, Bundaberg, Fraser Coast, Gold Coast, Gympie, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Logan, Moreton Bay, Noosa, Redland, Scenic Rim, Somerset, Southern Downs, Sunshine Coast, and Toowoomba.

Up to $25,000 is available to impacted farmers, businesses and organisations for clean-up and vital recovery activities like debris removal, the replacement of damaged equipment, building repairs, safety inspections, restocking, and replanting.

Recovery grants up to $10,000 have been extended to rural landholders or lessees of at least 10 hectares who sustained direct damage but can’t access other primary producer assistance.

Disaster Recovery Grants are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Other support through the DRFA in response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred includes low interest loans for farmers and small businesses, freight subsidies for primary producers, emergency payments for residents, and response and recovery funding for councils.

By supporting businesses, primary producers and not for profits, the Queensland and Australian Governments are helping Queenslanders rebound sooner from this disaster.

Grant applications can be made through QRIDA via www.qrida.qld.gov.au or 1800 623 946.