New recovery package to support primary producers, small businesses, non-profit organisations and councils in Western Queensland
Queensland Ministerial Statement - 7 April 2025
Grants for impacted primary producers of up to $75,000
Small business and Non-Profit organisation recovery grants of up to $25,000
$12 million for a Community Relief fund for Councils
The Australian and Queensland Governments have announced additional support targeting primary producers, small businesses, non-profit organisations and local councils in communities impacted by the Western Queensland floods.
The $69.75 million funding is the next round of relief to help communities to respond and recover from the catastrophic flooding in Western Queensland. It includes:
Emergency Disaster Assistance Grants of up to $75,000 for impacted primary producers located in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Barcoo Shire; Boulia Shire; Bulloo Shire; Diamantina Shire; Longreach Shire; Murweh Shire; Paroo Shire; Quilpie Shire and Winton Shire.
Small Business and Non-Profit Organisation Recovery Grants of up to $25,000 for impacted small businesses and non-profit organisations located in the LGAs of Barcoo Shire; Boulia Shire; Bulloo Shire; Diamantina Shire; Longreach Shire; Murweh Shire; Paroo Shire; Quilpie Shire and Winton Shire.
A Community Relief Fund of up to $1 million for Councils, located in the LGAs of Barcoo Shire; Boulia Shire; Bulloo Shire; Diamantina Shire; Longreach Shire; Murweh Shire; Paroo Shire; Quilpie Shire and Winton Shire and other at-risk councils, as needed.
The measures are funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
For loan applications visit the QRIDA website, www.qrida.qld.gov.au, or call 1800 623 946.
More on DRFA assistance is available at www.disasterassist.gov.au or www.qra.qld.gov.au.
