Finding financial support
Disaster relief payments and grants may be available for businesses directly affected by storms, floods and other natural disasters in declared disaster areas.
If you cannot find information on your specific natural disaster event on this page, you may need to use the Disaster Assistance Finder, or search the Australian Government Disaster Assist and Rural Assistance Authority websites.
$400 business support grant for Far West NSW
A one-off payment of $400 for eligible businesses.
Disaster Assistance Finder
Complete our online questionnaire to receive a personalised list of available programs and services.
Australian Government Disaster Assist
Find out about disaster assistance available from the Australian Government.
Rural Assistance Authority support
Find natural disaster assistance for primary producers, small businesses and non-profit organisations delivered by the Rural Assistance Authority.
Support for 2023 and 2024 events
Financial assistance may be available if you have been impacted by:
Power outage/storm from 17 October 2024 (AGRN 1149).
Storms and floods
Disaster relief loans for small businesses
Up to $130,000 in concessional loans for eligible small businesses.
Disaster relief loans for primary producers
Up to $130,000 in concessional loans for eligible primary producers.
Transport subsidy for farmers
Up to $15,000 for primary producers who are affected by a declared natural disaster event.
Disaster relief loans for non-profit organisations
Up to $25,000 in concessional loans for eligible non-profit organisations.
Other support
Farm investment loan
Up to $2 million loan for primary producers who mainly sell, or plan to sell, products in supply chains that are interstate or outside Australia.
SafeWork small business rebate
Up to $1,000 rebate for small business owners, sole traders, charities and not-for-profit organisations on the cost of equipment that makes your workplace safer.
Australian Banking Association
The Australian Banking Association has information for business owners who experience financial difficulty as a result of storms and floods. Customers can contact their financial institutions to discuss available options.