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Disaster Assistance
Australian Government · Australia
Disaster Assist provides assistance and support to businesses and individuals across Australia affected by natural disasters. Assistance varies and includes disaster recovery payments and allowances in eligible declared areas.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
short term
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Be affected by a natural disaster
• Make a claim within the claiming period
• Be located in an area that has been named as eligible for assistance
• Be a business or individual affected by a natural disaster in Australia
Applicants must make a claim within the claiming period and be located in an area that has been named as eligible for assistance. The page states the assistance is for businesses affected by a natural disaster, and also notes that Disaster Assist provides assistance to businesses and individuals affected by natural disasters in Australia.
What's Funded
Financial assistance and support following a natural disaster, including recovery payments and short term income support for affected people and businesses in eligible areas.Expected Outcomes
Immediate financial relief and recovery support for businesses and individuals affected by natural disasters.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustnon_profitindividualother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communityother
Keywords
disaster assistancenatural disastersrecovery paymentrecovery allowanceemergency supportbusiness supportdisaster recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the Disaster Assistance?
The Disaster Assistance is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. Disaster Assist provides assistance and support to businesses and individuals across Australia affected by natural disasters. Assistance varies and includes disaster recovery payments and allowances in eligible declared areas.
2
Who is eligible for the Disaster Assistance?
- Be affected by a natural disaster
- Make a claim within the claiming period
- Be located in an area that has been named as eligible for assistance
- Be a business or individual affected by a natural disaster in Australia
3
What activities are funded?
Financial assistance and support following a natural disaster, including recovery payments and short term income support for affected people and businesses in eligible areas.
4
How do I apply for the Disaster Assistance?
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