Disaster Assistance Loans - Primary Producer QLD

About this grant

This program provides low-interest loans to primary producers whose assets have been significantly damaged by an eligible disaster.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Disaster affected queensland primary producers.
• Disaster assistance loans - primary producer provides primary producers, whose assets have been significantly damaged as a direct result of an eligible disaster, with low-interest loans to help in their recovery efforts.
• Loans may be used to re-establish the normal operations of the primary production enterprise, including:
• Repairing or replacing damaged plant and equipment
• Repairing or replacing farm buildings
• Purchasing livestock to replace those lost in the disaster event
• Meeting carry-on requirements including:
• Re-planting, restoring or re-establishing areas affected by the disaster event
• Low-interest loans of up to $250,000 over a maximum term of 10 years are available.
• Have sustained substantial damage to buildings, plant, equipment or stock as a result of an eligible disaster
• Be a primary producer in queensland
• Have a property located in a 'defined disaster area'
• Provide adequate security for the loan
• Be able to demonstrate the ongoing viability of the primary production enterprise
• Have taken reasonable precautions to avoid loss or damage from a disaster such as having adequate insurance
• Primary producers significantly affected by an eligible disaster, but not located in a defined disaster area may be eligible to apply for assistance as an 'individually disaster-stricken enterprise'.
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What the funding covers

• Low-interest loans of up to $250K.

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/disaster-assistance-loans-primary-producer-qld for application details

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