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Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program

Australian Government · Australia

The Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program provides funding for community recovery and resilience projects in eligible Local Government Areas affected by the 2019–20 bushfires. Approximately $276 million was available over three years from 2021–22 to 2023–24, and the grant is currently closed.

Funding

From $20K

Duration

up to 3 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) • Must be an eligible incorporated entity in Australia • Eligible entity types include incorporated entities, companies limited by guarantee, incorporated associations, incorporated not for profit organisations, non-distributive co-operatives, incorporated trustees, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporations, eligible local governing agencies or bodies, specified alpine resort management boards, and Australian Capital Territory government agencies or bodies • Project must support community recovery or resilience from the 2019–20 bushfires • Project must be delivered in one or more eligible Local Government Areas listed in Appendix A of the grant opportunity guidelines • Project must include eligible activities consistent with the grant opportunity guidelines • Project must have at least $20,000 in eligible expenditure • Individuals are not eligible • Partnerships are not eligible • Trusts are not eligible unless applying through an incorporated trustee • Commonwealth or State government agencies or bodies are generally not eligible except specified entities • Regional Development Australia Committees are not eligible • Organisations listed on the National Redress Scheme website as not having joined or signified intent to join are not eligible • Organisations named by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as non-compliant with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 are not eligible
Applicants must have an active Australian Business Number and be an eligible incorporated entity, including an entity incorporated in Australia, company limited by guarantee, incorporated association, incorporated not for profit organisation, non-distributive co-operative, incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation, eligible local governing agency or body, specified alpine resort management boards, or an Australian Capital Territory government agency or body. Projects must support community recovery or resilience from the 2019–20 bushfires, be delivered in one or more eligible Local Government Areas listed in Appendix A of the grant opportunity guidelines, include eligible activities consistent with the guidelines, and have at least $20,000 in eligible expenditure. Individuals, partnerships, unincorporated trusts, most Commonwealth or State government agencies or bodies, Regional Development Australia Committees, organisations on the National Redress Scheme non-joined list, and organisations non-compliant with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 are not eligible.

What's Funded

Projects that support community recovery or resilience from the 2019–20 bushfires, delivered in one or more eligible Local Government Areas and consistent with the eligible project activities in the grant opportunity guidelines.

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Expected Outcomes

Completed recovery and resilience projects that address community needs in eligible bushfire-affected areas, with reporting provided under the grant agreement and project completion by 31 March 2024.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profitcooperativetrustindigenous_organisationlocal_governmentother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitysustainabilityother

Keywords

bushfire recoverybushfire resiliencecommunity recoverydisaster recoverylocal government areas2019-20 bushfiresregional communities

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program?

The Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing From $20K in funding. The Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program provides funding for community recovery and resilience projects in eligible Local Government Areas affected by the 2019–20 bushfires. Approximately $276 million was available over three years from 2021–22 to 2023–24, and the grant is currently closed.
2

How much funding does the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program provide?

The Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program provides From $20K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 3 years.
3

Who is eligible for the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program?

  • Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Must be an eligible incorporated entity in Australia
  • Eligible entity types include incorporated entities, companies limited by guarantee, incorporated associations, incorporated not for profit organisations, non-distributive co-operatives, incorporated trustees, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporations, eligible local governing agencies or bodies, specified alpine resort management boards, and Australian Capital Territory government agencies or bodies
  • Project must support community recovery or resilience from the 2019–20 bushfires
  • Project must be delivered in one or more eligible Local Government Areas listed in Appendix A of the grant opportunity guidelines
  • Project must include eligible activities consistent with the grant opportunity guidelines
  • Project must have at least $20,000 in eligible expenditure
  • Individuals are not eligible
  • Partnerships are not eligible
  • Trusts are not eligible unless applying through an incorporated trustee
  • Commonwealth or State government agencies or bodies are generally not eligible except specified entities
  • Regional Development Australia Committees are not eligible
  • Organisations listed on the National Redress Scheme website as not having joined or signified intent to join are not eligible
  • Organisations named by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as non-compliant with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 are not eligible
4

What activities are funded?

Projects that support community recovery or resilience from the 2019–20 bushfires, delivered in one or more eligible Local Government Areas and consistent with the eligible project activities in the grant opportunity guidelines.
5

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