Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Program

About

The Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Program (QRRRP) is Queensland’s new approach to providing a strategic, annual funding program, using Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) Efficiencies. It is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and State Governments through efficiencies realised during the delivery of Queensland’s DRFA reconstruction program. The QRRRP aims to improve the State’s resilience to future disaster events across three key streams:

Stream 1 - Queensland Betterment Fund
Stream 2 - Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund
Stream 3 - Hazard and Risk Priorities Fund.

Round 1 of the QRRRP (2025-26) is currently under development and more information will be provided when available.

Funding acknowledgement

Announced by the Queensland Government as part of its 2025-26 Budget, the $450 million Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Program (QRRRP) will be delivered over five years and includes a Queensland Government commitment of $40 million per year towards the Queensland Betterment Fund to deliver high priority betterment infrastructure projects across the state.

Administering agency

Queensland Reconstruction Authority.

Status

This program is currently under development.

Media statement

24 June 2025: Fire and disaster recovery Budget to help deliver for frontline s…

24 June 2025: Fire and disaster recovery Budget to help deliver for frontline services
(External link: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/102870)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What types of projects are eligible for funding under Stream 1 – Queensland Betterment Fund?

A: Stream 1 focuses on betterment infrastructure projects that improve resilience. Unlike traditional DRFA funding, these projects do not need to be linked to a specific disaster event.

Q: How do LRAPs influence funding decisions?

A: LRAPs help councils identify and prioritise critical projects. Future QRRRP funding allocations will consider the priority projects identified in updated LRAPs.

Q: Can councils receive assistance in updating their LRAPs?

A: Yes, RROs are available to support councils in updating their LRAPs and ensuring they align with QRRRP priorities.

Q: How do I access the latest LRAP template?

A: The LRAP template is currently in development, this will be communicated with relevant LGA project officers through September and October 2025.

Q: When will detailed funding guidelines be available?

A: Detailed guidelines and submission processes will be provided by QRA in the coming months.

QRA Reference: CM DOC 25/456484
Last updated 26/08/ 2025