North Queensland Resilience Program
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About
On 7 February 2024, the Australian Government announced a $91.8 million funding package to support disaster recovery and resilience activities for northern, Far North and north-west Queensland communities. The North Queensland Resilience Program is designed to help with the long-term needs of some of the most remote disaster-prone parts of the state.
Three new initiatives will support eligible communities and primary producers to recover from significant monsoonal flooding experienced over a number of years and will strengthen the region to future severe weather events. This funding package includes:
North Queensland Resilience Program – $84.8 million
- Allocative grants program to support local and regional disaster resilience.
- Available for regional projects in the following LGAs: Boulia, Burdekin, Burke, Carpentaria, Charters Towers, Cloncurry, Doomadgee, Douglas, Etheridge, Flinders, Hinchinbrook, McKinlay, Mornington, Mount Isa, Richmond, Townsville, Whitsunday, Winton.
- Administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA).
Restocking and On-farm Infrastructure Grants Program – $5 million
- Co-contribution grants up to $150,000 to primary producers to replace lost livestock and restore or replace lost or damaged on-farm infrastructure.
- Eligible LGAs: Boulia, Burke, Carpentaria, Cloncurry, Doomadgee, Mornington, Mount Isa.
- Administered by the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA).
On-farm Resilience Study – $2 million
- Will identify the feasibility of livestock refuge mounds and other on-farm resilient equipment and infrastructure options.
- Study will cover the following LGAs: Boulia, Burdekin, Burke, Carpentaria, Charters Towers, Cloncurry, Doomadgee, Douglas, Etheridge, Flinders, Hinchinbrook, McKinlay, Mornington, Mount Isa, Richmond, Townsville, Whitsunday, Winton.
- Developed and administered by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF).
Funding acknowledgement
The North Queensland Resilience Program is funded by the Australian Government.
Administration
Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA)
Status
The guidelines and application process for the North Queensland Resilience Program are currently under development, and it is anticipated applications will open in May 2024. Eligible councils and relevant stakeholders will be notified and sent communications regarding the program in the coming weeks.
Contact
For queries, please email grants@qra.qld.gov.au
Media statement
(External link to: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/99658)
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