Exceptional Circumstances Recovery Grants for Primary Producers - $25 million

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The $25 million in Exceptional Circumstances Recovery Grants for primary producers is available to eligible primary producers who have suffered direct damage from the following eligible events:

• Tropical Cyclone Jasper, 13 - 28 December 2023
• South East Queensland Severe storms and rainfall, 24 December 2023 - 3 January 2024

Eligible applicants can apply for grants up to $75,000.

Grants will assist with short-term recovery needs including pasture rehabilitation, fodder, replacing livestock, and repairs to infrastructure and equipment. 

Eligible council areas

The grants are available to eligible applicants for the following event and council areas:   

• Tropical Cyclone Jasper, 13 - 28 December 2023
  • Cairns Regional Council
  • Cassowary Coast Regional Council
  • Cook Shire Council
  • Douglas Shire Council
  • Hinchinbrook Shire Council
  • Mareeba Shire Council
  • Tablelands Regional Council.
• South East Queensland Severe storms and rainfall, 24 December 2023 - 3 January 2024
  • City of Gold Coast Council
  • Logan City Council 
  • Scenic Rim Regional Council 

Funding acknowledgement

The package is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments to support Queensland communities in their recovery from Tropical Cyclone Jasper, 13 - 28 December 2023 and the South East Queensland Severe storms and rainfall, 24 December 2023 - 3 January 2024.

Administering agency

Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA)  

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