Disaster Recovery Grants for Cyclone Impacted Small Businesses, Primary Producers and Not-For-Profits

31 March 2025

• $80 million in recovery grants for small businesses, primary producers, not-for-profits, and rural landholders affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
• Grants of up to $25,000 are available to fund clean-up and immediate recovery needs for return to operation.
• Activated across 16 local government areas from Bundaberg to Gold Coast and west to Toowoomba.
  The Australian and Queensland Governments are activating grants totalling more than $80 million to eligible small businesses, primary producers, not-for-profits, and rural landholders to support communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

The grants are the next round of disaster assistance activated by the Australian and Queensland Governments to support recovery and resilience for South East Queensland communities. The support has been activated for 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 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 ex-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.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:

“At the worst of times we see the best of the Australian character, and we’ve seen that recently in Queensland.”

“We said to Queenslanders that we’d have your back, not just during Alfred, but as your communities recover.”

“This will help with that recovery so everyone can get back on their feet.”  

Quotes attributable to Minister for Emergency Management Jenny McAllister:  

“The grants activated today will support businesses and farmers as the region recovers, helping them repair damage.”

“Recovery can take time. Our Government is here for the long haul.”

“We continue to work hand in glove with the Queensland Government to support communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.”

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