Emergency response grants bring next phase of
Tasmanian disaster recovery
The Australian and Tasmanian Governments are continuing to support communities following the severe storms and flooding that occurred across the State in late August and early September.
Through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), grants will be made available to small businesses, primary producers and non-profit organisations that were directly impacted by the statewide severe weather event.
More than $10 million in funding will be available through three new jointly funded grant programs to assist with the cost of clean-up and restoration:
- Small Business Emergency Response Grants – up to a maximum of $25,000;
- Non-Profit Organisations Emergency Response Grants – up to a maximum of $25,000; and
- Primary Producer Emergency Response Grants – up to a maximum of $10,000 statewide. Primary producers in the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands Local Government Areas may be eligible for an additional amount of up to $15,000 recognising the significant floods in those areas.
Both levels of government will also jointly support the deployment of two additional Community Recovery Officers to work closely with the community to help identify the recovery needs of individuals and families.
The grants will be available from Tuesday 15 October 2024. More information, including how to apply, will be available on www.TasRECOVERY.com over the coming days.
The Australian and Tasmanian governments have activated a range of financial assistance across impacted Tasmanian local government areas, including Temporary Living Support Grants, Recovery and Restoration Grants, an Emergency Food Grant Fund and assistance for councils to undertake counter disaster operations and restore essential public assets.
Impacted residents can check their eligibility and access more information about other assistance available by visiting www.TasRECOVERY.com
