Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants for Small Businesses and Not for Profits 2025-26 North Queensland Monsoon Trough

About

Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants of up to $50,000 are available for affected small businesses and not-for-profits following the Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and Severe Weather, commencing 24 December 2025, to support cleanup and repair/restoration of damaged assets, including damage to equipment, flooring and walls in premises and undertaking immediate recovery-related activities.

Eligibility

Grants are available only to eligible local businesses and not for profits located within a local government area activated for the Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants for Small Business. Refer to the activation summary for further information.

1 Banana Shire Council
2 Bundaberg Regional Council
3 Carpentaria Shire Council
4 Cassowary Coast Regional Council
5 Central Highlands Regional Council
6 Charters Towers Regional Council
7 Douglas Shire Council
8 Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council
9 Etheridge Shire Council
10 Flinders Shire Council
11 Isaac Regional Council
12 Livingstone Shire Council
13 Mackay Regional Council
14 McKinlay Shire Council
15 Richmond Shire Council
16 Rockhampton Regional Council
17 Townsville City Council
18 Western Downs Regional Council
19 Whitsunday Regional Council
20 Winton Shire Council.

Funding acknowledgement

The package is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments to support Queensland communities in their recovery from Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and Severe Weather, commencing 24 December 2025.