Small Business Recovery Assistance Grant Program – 2025 North and Far North Tropical Low

About this grant

This program provides funding to small businesses significantly disrupted by the North and Far North Tropical Low, 29 January to 28 February 2025.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Businesses must:
• Have less than 20 employees (by headcount) at both the time of the disaster and at the time of applying
• Have an annual turnover of less than $10 million
• Have an active australian business number (abn)
• Be registered for goods and services tax (gst)
• Be located in an eligible local government area
• Have been actively trading immediately prior to the disaster event
• Intend to continue in business.
• Disastergrants@desbt.qld.gov.au
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What the funding covers

• Funding of up to $15K.

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/small-business-recovery-assistance-grant-program-2025-north-and-far-north-tropical-low for application details

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