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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 2025 North and Far North Tropical Low event. It assists businesses that were unable to trade or experienced at least a 60 per cent drop in revenue due to the disaster.
Funding
$15K – $15K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Queensland
Who Can Apply
• Have fewer 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
• Hold an active Australian Business Number 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 in one of the eligible local government areas: Burdekin Shire Council, Cairns Regional Council, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Charters Towers Regional Council, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council, Townsville City Council, or Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
• 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 who are undischarged bankrupt
• Demonstrate that for at least 14 consecutive days due to the disaster event the business either was completely unable to trade or 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 2024-25 showing a 60% reduction in revenue; if no Q2 BAS has been submitted, the business is not eligible
Eligible applicants must be small businesses with fewer than 20 employees and annual turnover under $10 million. They must hold an active ABN and be registered for GST at both the time of the disaster and the time of application, be located in an eligible local government area, have been actively trading immediately before the disaster, intend to continue in business, and not be insolvent or have owners/directors who are undischarged bankrupt. The business must also show that for at least 14 consecutive days due to the disaster it either could not trade at all or suffered a revenue decline of at least 60 per cent compared with the relevant prior period, with special BAS evidence requirements for businesses trading less than 12 months.
What's Funded
Recovery support for eligible small businesses impacted by the North and Far North Tropical Low disaster event, helping cover losses and business disruption where trading ceased or revenue fell significantly.Expected Outcomes
Businesses remain operating or resume operations after the disaster event, with support for continuity and recovery from significant disruption or revenue loss.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communityother
Keywords
disaster recoverysmall businessQueenslandtropical lowrevenue lossbusiness continuitynatural disasterregional assistance
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 2025 North and Far North Tropical Low event. It assists businesses that were unable to trade or experienced 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 fewer 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
- Hold an active Australian Business Number 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 in one of the eligible local government areas: Burdekin Shire Council, Cairns Regional Council, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Charters Towers Regional Council, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council, Townsville City Council, or Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
- 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 who are undischarged bankrupt
- Demonstrate that for at least 14 consecutive days due to the disaster event the business either was completely unable to trade or 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 2024-25 showing a 60% reduction in revenue; if no Q2 BAS 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 close on 14 May 2026. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
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What activities are funded?
Recovery support for eligible small businesses impacted by the North and Far North Tropical Low disaster event, helping cover losses and business disruption where trading ceased or revenue fell significantly.
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