Freight Subsidies for Disaster Affected Primary Producers QLD

About this grant

Freight Subsidies for Disaster Affected Primary Producers provides primary producers with freight subsidies for moving materials, including emergency fodder.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Queensland primary producers located in a disaster declared area.
• Freight subsidies are available for affected primary producers whose property is located within a disaster-declared area under disaster recovery funding arrangements (drfa) or who hold a current
• Individual disaster stricken property (idsp)
• There a 4 different freight subsidies available:
• Transport of building, fencing materials, machinery and equipment
• Transport of animals purchased for restocking as a result of the disaster.
• Be a primary producer whose property is located within a
• Be a property owner, share-farmer or lessee in the grazing industry (beef cattle, sheep, dairy cattle, goats, deer or horses that are not normally hand-fed)
• Spend more than 50% of your labour on and derive more than 50% of your gross income from the primary production enterprise.
• Tax offset for unincorporated small businesses
• Support for employers who hire an eligible unemployed queenslander
• Funding for energy innovation projects, initiatives and research in the act

What the funding covers

• Freight subsidies of up to $5K per disaster event.

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/freight-subsidies-for-disaster-affected-primary-producers-qld for application details

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