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2025 North and Far North Tropical Low Small Business Recovery Assistance Grant
DCSODSFB · Australia
This grant provides financial support to small businesses in defined Queensland disaster areas affected by the North and Far North Tropical Low event from 29 January to 28 February 2025. It is intended to assist businesses that were unable to trade or suffered at least a 60 per cent drop in revenue due to the disaster.
Funding
$15K – $15K
Closed
14 May 2026
Location
Queensland
Who Can Apply
• Have less than 20 employees by headcount at both the time of the disaster and the time of application
• Have annual turnover of less than $10 million
• Have an active Australian Business Number held at both the time of the disaster and the time of application
• Be registered for GST at both the time of the disaster and the time of application
• Be located within an eligible local government area
• Have been actively trading immediately prior to being affected by the disaster event
• Demonstrate an intent to continue or continued in business after the disaster event
• Not be insolvent and not have owners/directors that are undischarged bankrupt
• For at least 14 consecutive days due to the disaster, either be completely unable to conduct trading activities or have experienced a revenue decrease of at least 60% compared to the same 14-day period in 2024, or 2023 if 2024 revenue was impacted by Tropical Cyclone Jasper
• If trading for less than 12 months, provide BAS evidence for Q2 and Q3 of the 2024-25 financial year showing a 60% reduction in revenue; if no BAS for Q2 has been submitted, the business is not eligible
To be eligible, a business must have fewer than 20 employees at both the time of the disaster and the time of application; annual turnover of less than $10 million; an active ABN held at both the time of disaster and application; GST registration at both the time of disaster and application; be located in an eligible local government area; have been actively trading immediately prior to the disaster; intend to continue or have continued in business after the disaster; not be insolvent and not have owners/directors who are undischarged bankrupt; and for at least 14 consecutive days due to the disaster either have been completely unable to trade or have experienced at least a 60% revenue reduction compared with the same 14-day period in 2024, or 2023 if 2024 revenue was impacted by Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Businesses trading for less than 12 months may use BAS evidence for Q2 and Q3 of the 2024-25 financial year to show a 60% reduction, but if they have not submitted a BAS for Q2 they are not eligible.
What's Funded
Recovery support for eligible small businesses in disaster-affected areas to help address disruption, losses, and short-term business continuity impacts following the tropical low event.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Businesses remain operating or resume operations after the disaster event, with support for recovery from significant trading disruption or revenue loss.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communityemploymentother
Keywords
disaster recoverysmall businessQueenslandtropical lowrevenue lossbusiness continuitynatural disasterregional recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 2025 North and Far North Tropical Low Small Business Recovery Assistance Grant?
The 2025 North and Far North Tropical Low Small Business Recovery Assistance Grant is a business grant offered by DCSODSFB in Australia, providing $15K – $15K in funding. This grant provides financial support to small businesses in defined Queensland disaster areas affected by the North and Far North Tropical Low event from 29 January to 28 February 2025. It is intended to assist businesses that were unable to trade or suffered at least a 60 per cent drop in revenue due to the disaster.
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How much funding does the 2025 North and Far North Tropical Low Small Business Recovery Assistance Grant provide?
The 2025 North and Far North Tropical Low Small Business Recovery Assistance Grant provides $15K – $15K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the 2025 North and Far North Tropical Low Small Business Recovery Assistance Grant?
- Have less than 20 employees by headcount at both the time of the disaster and the time of application
- Have annual turnover of less than $10 million
- Have an active Australian Business Number held at both the time of the disaster and the time of application
- Be registered for GST at both the time of the disaster and the time of application
- Be located within an eligible local government area
- Have been actively trading immediately prior to being affected by the disaster event
- Demonstrate an intent to continue or continued in business after the disaster event
- Not be insolvent and not have owners/directors that are undischarged bankrupt
- For at least 14 consecutive days due to the disaster, either be completely unable to conduct trading activities or have experienced a revenue decrease of at least 60% compared to the same 14-day period in 2024, or 2023 if 2024 revenue was impacted by Tropical Cyclone Jasper
- If trading for less than 12 months, provide BAS evidence for Q2 and Q3 of the 2024-25 financial year showing a 60% reduction in revenue; if no BAS for Q2 has been submitted, the business is not eligible
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When does the 2025 North and Far North Tropical Low Small Business Recovery Assistance Grant close?
Applications closed on 14 May 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Recovery support for eligible small businesses in disaster-affected areas to help address disruption, losses, and short-term business continuity impacts following the tropical low event.
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