2023-24 Council Funding Summaries: North & North West Queensland

The following Council Funding Summaries for North & North West Queensland for the 2023-24 disaster season outline eligibility for:

Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) funding programs and assistance measures activated for the following events:
- Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024
- South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024
- North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024
- Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023
non-DRFA funding programs including:
- North Queensland Resilience Program
- Disaster Ready Fund Round 2.

For more information please contact your QRA Regional Liaison Officer.

Boulia Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary • Counter Disaster Operations (27/2/24) • Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (27/2/2024)
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (6/2/2024) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (6/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans (12/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) Freight Subsidies for Primary Producers (12/2/2024)

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Burdekin Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (26/1/2024) Essential Services Safety Reconnection Scheme (27/1/2024) Personal Hardship Assistance Scheme (27/1/2024) Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans (12/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) Freight Subsidies for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) (Refer to PHAS & ESSRS details for specified areas)

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Burke Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (6/2/2024) Essential Services Safety Reconnection Scheme (14/2/2024) Personal Hardship Assistance Scheme (14/2/2024) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (6/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans (12/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) Freight Subsidies for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) (Refer to PHAS & ESSRS details for specified areas)

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Carpentaria Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (29/12/2023) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (29/12/2023)
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Charters Towers Regional Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (30/1/2024) Essential Services Safety Reconnection Scheme (30/1/2024) Personal Hardship Assistance Scheme (30/1/2024) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (30/1/2024) Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans (12/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) Freight Subsidies for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) (Refer to PHAS & ESSRS details for specified areas)

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Cloncurry Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (6/2/2024) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (30/1/2024) Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans (12/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) Freight Subsidies for Primary Producers (12/2/2024)

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Croydon Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (6/2/2024) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (6/2/2024)

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (12/2/2024) Essential Services Safety Reconnection Scheme (22/2/2024) Personal Hardship Assistance Scheme (22/2/2024) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (12/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans (12/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) Freight Subsidies for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) (Refer to PHAS & ESSRS details for specified areas)

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Douglas Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (13/12/2023) Essential Services Safety Reconnection Scheme (14/12/2023) Personal Hardship Assistance Scheme (14/12/2023) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (13/12/2023) Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans (19/12/2023) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producers (19/12/2023) Freight Subsidies for Primary Producers (19/12/2023) Disaster Assistance (Small Business) Loans (19/12/2023) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Small Business (19/12/2023) Disaster Assistance (Not-For-Profit Organisations) Loans (19/12/2023) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Not-For-Profit organisations (19/12/2023) Exceptional Circumstance assistance - Local Recovery and Resilience Grants Exceptional Circumstance assistance -Recovery Grants for Primary Producers Exceptional Circumstance assistance -Recovery Grants for Small Business and NFP organisations Exceptional Circumstance assistance -Tourism Recovery and Resilience Program Exceptional Circumstance assistance -Cyclone Industry Recovery and Resilience Officers Exceptional Circumstance assistance -Recovery Project Managers Exceptional Circumstance assistance -Clean Up Program (Refer to PHAS & ESSRS details for specified areas)
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Etheridge Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (8/2/2024) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (8/2/2024)
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (6/2/2024) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (6/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans (12/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) Freight Subsidies for Primary Producers (12/2/2024)

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Flinders Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (6/2/2024) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (6/2/2024)

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (19/12/2023) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (19/12/2023) Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans (19/12/2023) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producers (19/12/2023) Freight Subsidies for Primary Producers (19/12/2023) Exceptional Circumstance assistance -Recovery Grants for Primary Producers Exceptional Circumstance assistance -Cyclone Industry Recovery and Resilience Officers
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (26/1/2024) Essential Services Safety Reconnection Scheme (30/1/2024)1 Personal Hardship Assistance Scheme (30/1/2024)1

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

McKinlay Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (27/1/2024) Essential Services Safety Reconnection Scheme (30/1/2024) Personal Hardship Assistance Scheme (30/1/2024) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (27/1/2024) Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans (12/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) Freight Subsidies for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) (Refer to PHAS & ESSRS details for specified areas)

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Mornington Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (27/1/2024) Essential Services Safety Reconnection Scheme (30/1/2024) Personal Hardship Assistance Scheme (30/1/2024) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (27/1/2024) Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans (12/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) Freight Subsidies for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) (Refer to PHAS & ESSRS details for specified areas)

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Mount Isa City Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (12/2/2024) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (12/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans (12/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) Freight Subsidies for Primary Producers (12/2/2024)

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Richmond Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (27/1/2024) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (27/1/2024) Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans (12/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) Freight Subsidies for Primary Producers (12/2/2024)

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Whitsunday Regional Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Winton Shire Council

Disaster event	DRFA Activation	Details of DRFA funding measures activated
Tropical Cyclone Jasper		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
North Queensland Monsoon Trough		Event name: North Queensland Monsoon Trough 12 – 22 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
South West Queensland Flooding		Event name: South West Queensland Flooding 6 - 23 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily		Event name: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, associated rainfall and flooding commencing 25 January 2024 Refer to the DRFA Activation event summary Counter Disaster Operations (30/1/2024) Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (30/1/2024) Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans (12/2/2024) Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producers (12/2/2024) Freight Subsidies for Primary Producers (12/2/2024)

Non-DRFA Funding Program	Eligibility	Details
North Queensland Resilience Program (NQRP)	(NQRP)	Event/s: North and Far North Monsoon Trough 25 January – 14 February 2019 and the Northern and Central Queensland Monsoon and Flooding 20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023 events.
NQRP Stream 1 Part A: Restocking and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants program (QRIDA)		There will be a cap of up to $150,000 per eligible farm business. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 1 Part B: On-Farm Resilience Study (DAF)		A study is to be undertaken into the viability of constructing several large earth mounds that could be utilised as animal refuges during sudden large scale flood events, as well as raising of essential on-farm equipment and infrastructure. Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
NQRP Stream 2: North Queensland Resilience Program (QRA)		Refer to the North Queensland Resilience Program webpage.
Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) - Round 2 - 2024-25		Applications close 20 March 2024. Refer to the Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 webpage.

Last updated: 5 March 2024