Disaster assistance activated for more flooded farmers, small businesses and not-for-profits

Primary producers in Boulia, Bundaberg, Diamantina, Fraser Coast, Gympie, North Burnett and South Burnett can now apply for grants up to $75,000, low-interest loans up to $2 million, and freight subsidies up to $5,000 to assist with damage repairs, operational costs, and restocking.

Small businesses in Boulia, Bundaberg, Diamantina, Douglas, Gladstone, and Western Downs are eligible for loans up to $250,000 to support clean-ups, repairs, wages, rent, supply costs, replanting, or the purchase of fuel or water.

Small businesses in Bundaberg, Douglas, Gladstone, and Western Downs can also access grants of up to $25,000 to aid their recovery.

With primary production and small business integral to regional Queensland communities, activating the assistance will help them mitigate the effects of the floods and help them return to normal operations. 

Not-for-profits directly impacted by flooding in Doomadgee, Gladstone and Western Downs can also apply for loans up to $100,000 to assist with recovery and operational expenses.

Work by not-for-profits takes on a heightened importance in communities impacted by disaster events with many vulnerable residents in need of additional services and support.

All assistance measures are delivered under the joint Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), to help communities recover from the widespread devastation.

For more information on eligibility, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au or call the Queensland Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349. 

Applications for grants and loans can be made through www.qrida.qld.gov.au or via 1800 623 946. 

For freight subsidies, contact Queensland’s Department of Primary Industries on 13 25 23.