2025 Western Queensland Surface Trough 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 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: Barcoo Shire Council, Boulia Shire Council, Bulloo Shire Council, Diamantina Shire Council, Longreach Shire Council, Murweh Shire Council, Paroo Shire Council, Quilpie Shire Council, or Winton 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 • For at least 14 consecutive days due to the disaster, either have been 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 • 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 • If operating more than one small business, assistance may be sought for each eligible separate business up to the maximum amount available