If you are amongst those who have been severely affected by the recent flooding the Queensland Government has announced a range of grants and loans available to individuals, business, and communities (located in specified areas) who have been affected by the recent flooding.

Some of the grants / loans available are listed below.

Recovery grants – Up to $50,000 paid as $15,000 upfront and the balance upon presentation of proof of payment for clean-up activities, repairs including damage to equipment, flooring, and walls and to replace lost stock.

Disaster Assistance Loans – Up to $250,000 for up to 10 years at a concessional rate for repair / replacement of damaged plant, equipment or buildings, replacement of stock or meet costs such as rent and rates.

Disaster Assistance Loans (Essential Working Capital) – Up to $100,000 for up to 10 years at a concessional rate for payment to staff, creditors, rent, rates, and purchases that are essential to your business.

There are additional grants available for sporting and community associations and primary producers.

Applications close 5 September 2022

More information and a list of eligible local government areas can be found on the QRIDA website www.qrida.qld.gov.au

Or by calling 1800 623 946

There are also various forms of financial assistance available from the Queensland and Federal Government.

For more information, please visit the QRIDA website www.qrida.qld.gov.au

Or

the Queensland Government small business disaster hub at the below link:

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-bientid=contact-c78212ef03dee711usiness/protecting-business/disaster-resilience/disaster-hub