Recovery funding assistance
Making funding available to communities and individuals when and where they need it is an important part of the recovery journey. Funding for recovery and resilience is offered through a range of initiatives in Queensland.
A joint funding initiative of the Australian and state governments to provide disaster relief and recovery payments and infrastructure restoration.
An all-hazards relief program that is 100% state funded and covers natural and non-natural disasters. SDRA is administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.
Funding for projects to strengthen resilience of Queensland communities and help better prepare for disasters. These resilience funding programs are administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.
Information about assistance for individuals, not-for-profits and businesses that is provided by other state and non-government agencies.
Supports not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations with funding to re-establish their facilities and activities after extreme natural events, including floods, fire, cyclones and severe storms.
Funding assistance for small businesses severely impacted by natural disasters. This grants program is administered by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.
Support for regional council job-creating maintenance and minor infrastructure projects. This program is administered via the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
Provides people whose income has been reduced because of a declared major disaster with a short-term allowance for up to 13 weeks. The Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) is administered by the Australian Government via Human Services.
Supports not-for-profit groups operating in Queensland with grants from $500 to $35,000. This program is administered via the Department of Justice and Attorney-General.