Business Recovery Advisory Service – Summer 2026 Victorian Bushfires

About this grant

This program provides free, confidential, one-on-one support for businesses affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Businesses affected by the summer 2026 victorian bushfires.
• To be eligible, your business must have been impacted or located within one of the
• Affected by the summer 2026 victorian bushfires (agrn 1242).
• Funding for tas farmers for mediation costs
• Rebates on the purchase of handheld eid equipment
• Rebates for vic drought impacted farmers to help them control kangaroo numbers

What the funding covers

• Free, confidential, one-on-one support.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/business-recovery-advisory-service-summer-2026-victorian-bushfires for application details

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