Emergency Response Grants for small businesses and primary producers
Please note: This program has now closed to new applications.
Tier 2 applications will close per the timeframes below. Tier 2 grants are only available to existing applicants who have received a Tier 1 grant.
These grants are designed to assist small businesses and primary producers with clean-up and restoration activities.
Grants are available to small businesses and primary producers in the following Local Government Areas: Break O’Day, Burnie, Central Coast, Central Highlands, Circular Head, Devonport, Dorset, Flinders, George Town, Kentish, Latrobe, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands, Waratah-Wynyard, West Coast and West Tamar.
| Small businesses | Primary producers | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount | Tier 1: an initial one-off amount of $2,500 Tier 2: a subsequent one-off amount of up to $22,500 | Tier 1: an initial one-off amount of $2,500 Tier 2: a subsequent one-off amount of up to $22,500 |
| Closing date | Tier 1: closed Tier 2: 2pm Thursday 27 April 2023 | Tier 1: closed Tier 2: 2pm Friday 30 June 2023 |
| Apply | This program has now closed to new applications. Tier 2 applications will close per the timeframe above. Tier 2 grants are only available to existing applicants who have received a Tier 1 grant. | This program has now closed to new applications. Tier 2 applications will close per the timeframe above. Tier 2 grants are only available to existing applicants who have received a Tier 1 grant. |
| More information | Visit the Business Tasmania website or call Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 (9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) | Visit the NRE Tas website or call Farm Point on 1300 292 292 (9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) |
The Emergency Response Grants for Small Businesses and Primary Producers are jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Tasmanian governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Private Landowner Clean-up and Restoration Grants
Private landowners that have suffered direct damage from the severe weather event on 13 and 14 October 2022 can apply for a Private Landowner Clean-up and Restoration Grant to help pay for the costs of cleaning up debris and repairing damage on their property.
Grants are available to eligible private landowners/leaseholders located in the local government areas of: Break O’Day, Burnie, Central Coast, Central Highlands, Circular Head, Devonport, Dorset, Flinders, George Town, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Kentish, Latrobe, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands, Waratah-Wynyard, West Coast and West Tamar.
| Amount | The maximum grant amount available is $10,000. In exceptional circumstances, up to $25,000 may be made available. Refer to the grant guidelines for more information. |
| Closing date | 2pm Thursday 6 April 2023 |
| Apply | Online: Department of Premier and Cabinet SmartyGrants |
| More information | Visit the Department of Premier and Cabinet website or call 1800 204 224 or email grants@dpac.tas.gov.au |
The Private Landowner Clean-up and Restoration Grants are jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Tasmanian governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Disaster Recovery Allowance
The Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance is available to people who work or live in the Local Government Areas of Break O’Day, Burnie, Central Coast, Central Highlands, Circular Head, Devonport, Dorset, Flinders, George Town, Kentish, Latrobe, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands, Waratah-Wynyard, West Coast and West Tamar.
The Disaster Recovery Allowance is a short term payment to help people whose income has been directly affected by a major disaster and is payable for a maximum of 13 weeks.
For more information and to apply online, visit Tasmanian Floods, October 2022 - Natural disaster - Services Australia.
Rural Relief Fund
The Rural Relief Fund supports farmers and rural/regional small businesses impacted by flood, drought and fire.
Grants of up to $2,500 are available for anything from household goods, including food or utility bills, to fence repairs and fodder.
Visit the Rural Business Tasmania website to apply for a grant or to donate to the Rural Relief Fund.
Aurora assistance for customers
Aurora Energy has expanded its Customer Support Fund to help anyone experiencing financial vulnerability from the floods with things like bill relief, waiving fees and charges, freezing debts, payment plans and more.
Aurora also has a range of flexible payment options and tailored support available through their Your Energy Support (YES) program.
Customers can contact Aurora (Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm) on 1300 13 2003 or visit the Aurora website to access this support.
Other support
Businesses
Business owners can contact Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or go to the Business Tasmania website to register impacts due to the severe weather event.
Primary producers
- Farmers can contact the FarmPoint hotline on 1300 292 292, or Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or go to the Business Tasmania website to register impacts due to the severe weather event.
- Any producer who is suffering immediate financial hardship can also contact Rural Business Tasmania on 1300 88 3276 to access free financial counselling support.