Current grant programs
Click on the links below for more information about current storm and flood recovery programs.
Special Disaster Grant
August & September 2022 storms and floods (AGRN 1030 & 1034)
Rural Landholder Grant
August & September 2022 storms and floods (AGRN 1030 & 1034)
Critical Producer Grant
February & March 2022 storms and floods (AGRN 1012)
Closed grant programs
Use the drop down links below to access program guidelines for closed storm and flood recovery programs.
NSW Severe Weather & Flooding from June 2022 onwards (AGRN 1025)
Special Disaster Grant
The NSW and Australian Governments announced Special Disaster Grants of up to $75,000 for primary producers impacted by severe weather and flooding from 27 June 2022 onwards.
This program has now closed to applications and claims.
You can download the guidelines for this program below:
Special Disaster Grant Program Guidelines - June 2022 (AGRN 1025)
Rural Landholder Grant
The NSW and Australian Governments announced Rural Landholder Grants of up to $25,000 for landholders and oyster farmers impacted by severe weather and flooding from 27 June 2022.
This program has now closed to applications and claims.
You can download the guidelines for this program below:
Rural Landholder Grant Program Guidelines - June 2022 (AGRN 1025)
NSW Severe Weather & Flooding from February 2022 onwards (AGRN 1012)
Special Disaster Grant
The NSW and Australian Governments announced Special Disaster Grants of up to $75,000 for primary producers impacted by severe weather and flooding from 22 February 2022 onwards.
This program has now closed to applications and claims.
You can download the guidelines for this program below:
Special Disaster Grant Program Guidelines - February 2022 (AGRN 1012)
Rural Landholder Grant
The NSW and Australian Governments announced Rural Landholder Grants of up to $25,000 for landholders and oyster farmers impacted by severe weather and flooding from 22 February 2022 onwards.
This program has now closed to applications and claims.
You can download the guidelines for this program below:
Rural Landholder Grant Program Guidelines - February 2022 (AGRN 1012)
NSW Severe Weather & Flooding from November 2021 & January 2022 (AGRNs 987, 996 & 1001)
Special Disaster Grants
The NSW and Australian Governments announced Special Disaster Grants of up to $50,000 for primary producers impacted by severe weather and flooding that occurred in November 2021 and January 2022, including:
- AGRN 996 - Severe storm and flash flooding that occurred in Lithgow LGA on 11 January 2022
- AGRN 1001 - Southern NSW storms and floods that occurred from 5 January 2022 onwards
- AGRN 987 - Severe weather and flooding that occurred from 9 November 2021 onwards
This program has now closed to applications and claims.
You can download the guidelines for this program below:
Special Disaster Grant Program Guidelines - November 2021 (AGRN 987)
Special Disaster Grant Program Guidelines - January 2022 (AGRN 996 & 1001)
NSW Severe Weather & Flooding in February & March 2021 onwards (AGRN 960)
Special Disaster Grants
The NSW and Australian Governments announced Special Disaster Grants of up to $75,000 for primary producers impacted by the February and March 2021 storms and floods.
This program has now closed to applications and claims.
You can download the guidelines for this program below:
Special Disaster Grant Program Guidelines - February & March 2021 (AGRN 960)
Supply Chain Support Grants
The Storm and Flood Industry Recovery Package is one of eight funding initiatives in the joint government package, targeting producers in impacted areas to help them rebuild and recover in the medium and longer-term, supporting job security and enabling future production.
Eligible primary producers were required to have accessed the full $75,000 Special Disaster Grant before accessing funds through the Supply Chain Support Grant.
This program has now closed to applications and claims.
You can download the guidelines for this program below:
Supply Chain Support Grant Program Guidelines - Agriculture Industry
Supply Chain Support Grant Program Guidelines - Horticulture Industry
Supply Chain Support Grant Program Guidelines - Aquaculture Industry
Rural Landholders Grants
The Rural Landholders Grants program provided assistance to storm and flood-affected landholders to support the next phase of their recovery. Funding was made available to eligible landholders in declared LGAs with holdings of at least 10ha and who receive at least $20,000 in income from primary production per annum.
This program has now closed to applications and claims.
You can download the guidelines for this program below:
Rural Landholder Grant Program Guidelines - February & March 2021 (AGRN 960)
Natural Disaster Relief Loans
Concessional loans are made available to primary producers, small business operators and non-profit organisations in declared Local Government Areas (LGAs). Applications for assistance must be lodged by the relevant application close date listed on the Declarations webpage.
Transport Subsidies
Transport Subsidies are made available to primary producers and non-profit organisations in areas affected by a declared natural disaster event. Applications for assistance must be lodged by the relevant application close date listed on the Declarations webpage.
Business Support
Disaster recovery assistance is available to businesses in eligible NSW local government areas that have been impacted by storms and floods.
Click here to visit the Service NSW website for details.