Deadline: 14-Aug-2026
The Australian Government offers the Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant Program to help Queensland primary producers affected by the North and Far North Tropical Low. Grants of up to $75,000 provide immediate support for clean-up, repairs, and recovery activities to restore essential operations.
What is the Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant?
This program assists primary producers in responding quickly to disaster impacts by funding essential recovery activities. It focuses on reinstating business operations and minimizing disruptions caused by natural disasters.
Key Focus Areas Include:
- Clean-up and disposal of damaged goods or stock
- Repair or reconditioning of essential plant and equipment
- Repairs to non-residential buildings and internal fittings not covered by insurance
- Hiring or purchasing equipment needed for business resumption
- Additional labor costs beyond normal operations
- Payment for safety inspections by qualified tradespeople
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants must:
- Be primary producers located in the defined disaster area of Queensland
- Hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN) at the time of the disaster
- Have suffered direct damage as a result of the event
- Be primarily responsible for the costs claimed
- Intend to re-establish business operations in the same area
How the Fund Works
Funding and Implementation:
- Maximum grant: $75,000 per eligible applicant
- Focused on immediate recovery and clean-up needs
- Covers costs not already insured or funded by other recovery programs
Eligible Activities Include:
- Disposal of damaged stock and materials
- Repair and reconditioning of essential equipment and plant
- Hiring or purchasing necessary equipment for business operations
- Repairs to buildings, internal fittings, and safety inspections
- Covering additional labor costs required for recovery beyond normal operations
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Claiming costs already covered by insurance or other funding
- Applying without being the primary responsible party for costs
- Including non-essential or unrelated expenses
- Failing to demonstrate that damage was directly caused by the disaster
How to Apply
- Confirm eligibility based on location, ABN status, and direct damage
- Document all recovery needs, including repairs, labor, and equipment costs
- Prepare evidence of damage and costs incurred
- Submit the application through the official Australian Government disaster recovery portal
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who can apply? Queensland primary producers affected by the North and Far North Tropical Low with an active ABN at the time of the disaster.
- What is the maximum grant? $75,000 per eligible applicant.
- What costs are eligible? Clean-up, repairs, equipment, labor, safety inspections, and reinstatement of essential operations not covered by insurance.
- Are insured costs covered? No, only costs not covered by insurance are eligible.
- Must applicants continue operating in the same area? Yes, applicants must intend to re-establish business operations locally.
- Is documentation required? Yes, evidence of damage and associated costs must be provided.
- Can funding be used for non-business activities? No, funding is limited to disaster-related business recovery.
Conclusion
The Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant Program provides vital support for Queensland primary producers affected by the Tropical Low. By funding clean-up, repairs, and essential operational recovery, the program enables businesses to restore functionality quickly and continue serving their communities.
For more information, visit Australian Government.