Business owners impacted by floods in 2022 who are still waiting for quotes, materials or tradespeople to complete repairs will now have more time to submit claims for their grants.
Applicants still need to apply for the following grants by 30 June 2023, but once the application is successful the deadline for claims will be extended to 15 December 2023:
- Small Business $50,000 Grant for the February and March 2022 floods
- Northern Rivers Medium Business $200,000 Grant for the February and March 2022 floods
- Northern Rivers Commercial Property Grant for the February and March 2022 floods
- Small Business Grant for the June and July 2022 floods.
Business owners affected by the September 2022 floods will also have more time to apply for a $50,000 Small Business Grant, with the NSW Government extending the deadline for both applications and claims to 15 December 2023.
Claiming amounts up to $50,000 requires owners to provide evidence of all work paid for, but labour and supply chain issues have made it difficult for successful grant applicants to submit costs, quotes and receipts.
A number of grants for individuals will close on 30 June 2023 with people able to check which grants they may be eligible for by visiting Service NSW’s Disaster Assistance Finder.
More information and support services, including mental health support and flood preparedness resources, are available at Service NSW.
Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib said:
“The NSW Government continues to work hard and assist communities impacted by floods.
“We understand the challenges being faced by Northern Rivers businesses and those in other parts of the state who have faced unavoidable delays in securing tradespeople and building materials.
“We are taking action to make sure people impacted by supply chain issues will still receive this vital support.”
Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin said:
“Local businesses need time to complete repairs and access their full entitlement, for communities like Lismore and other heavily impacted Northern Rivers areas we need to do what we can to support them getting back on their feet.
“While grants are just a small thing the Government can do, they have a big impact on the recovery efforts, which is why we are extending the claims deadlines.”
AGRN | Grant | Closing date | Who | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1012 | Feb/March 2022 Back Home Grant | 30 June 2023 | Individual | Customers whose homes were damaged by the February and March 2022 storms and floods to help cover the costs of restoring their property to a habitable condition or replacing essential household items. |
1012 | Feb/March 2022 Rental Support Payment | 30 June 2023 | Individual | This payment is to help NSW residents pay for accommodation bookings of 14 nights or more, within eligible dates, where they were unable to live in their home due to the February/March 2022 storms and floods. |
1025 | June/July 2022 Rental Support Payment | 30 June 2023 | Individual | This payment is to help NSW residents pay for accommodation bookings of 14 nights or more, within eligible dates, where they were unable to live in their home due to the June/July 2022 storms and floods. |
1030 & 1034 | Aug/Sep 2022 Rental Support Payment | 30 June 2023 | Individual | This payment is to help NSW residents pay for accommodation bookings of 14 nights or more, within eligible dates, where they were unable to live in their home due to the August/September 2022 storms and floods. |
980, 987, 993, 996, 1001 | Oct 2021 – Jan 2022 Small Business $50K | 30 June 2023 | Business | This disaster recovery grant of up to $50,000 is to help pay for the costs of clean-up and reinstatement of a small business or not-for-profit organisation’s operations. |
1012 | Feb/March 2022 Small Business $50K Grant | 30 June 2023 (businesses already in the program can claim until 15 December 2023) | Business | This disaster recovery grant of up to $50,000 is to help pay for the costs of clean-up and reinstatement of a small business or not-for-profit organisation’s operations. |
1012 | Northern Rivers Medium Business Grant ($200k) | 30 June 2023 (businesses already in the program can claim until 15 December 2023) | Medium business or not-for-profit organisation | This grant of up to $200,000 is to help pay for the costs of clean-up and reinstatement of a medium business or not-for-profit organisation’s operations. |
1012 | Northern Rivers Commercial Property | 30 June 2023 (businesses already in the program can claim until 15 December 2023) | Commercial property owners in the Northern Rivers | This disaster recovery grant of up to $50,000 is to help pay help commercial property owners pay for costs associated with the re-establishment, clean-up and reinstatement of commercial properties to allow tenants and occupants to return to business. |
1025 | June/July 2022 Small Business | 30 June 2023 (businesses already in the program can claim until 15 December 2023) | Business | This disaster recovery grant of up to $50,000 is to help pay for the costs of clean-up and reinstatement of a small business or not-for-profit organisation’s operations. |
1025 | June/July 2022 Back Home Grant | 5 August 2023 | Individual | Customers whose homes were damaged by the June and July 2022 storms and floods to help cover the costs of restoring their property to a habitable condition or replacing essential household items. |
1030 & 1034 | Aug/Sep 2022 Back Home Grant | 15 December 2023 | Individual | Customers whose homes were damaged by the August / September 2022 storms and floods to help cover the costs of restoring their property to a habitable condition or replacing essential household items. |
1030 & 1034 | Aug/Sept 2022 Small Business | 15 December 2023 | Business | This disaster recovery grant of up to $50,000 is to help pay for the costs of clean-up and reinstatement of a small business or not-for-profit organisation’s operations. |
