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The NSW and Australian Governments have announced additional assistance measures to support primary producers who have been impacted by the floods and severe weather that occurred from 27 June 2022 onwards.
Assistance is now being provided to declared local government areas in NSW through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Primary producers recovering from the devastating impacts of floods are receiving vital support, with Special Disaster Grants of up to $75,000 now available.
Flood affected primary producers are encouraged to apply for Special Disaster Grants to access financial assistance to get back operating as soon as possible.
Once approved, eligible primary producers can access $25,000 in assistance up-front, with a further $50,000 in financial assistance available thereafter upon submission of valid tax invoices.
To find out if you are eligible view the LGAs affected and the Guidelines below:
| Eligible Disaster | Declaration Date | Disaster recovery grants available in Local Government Areas | Closing Date for applications | Closing Date for claims |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW Storms and Floods from 27 June 2022 onwards | 28 November 2022 | Bourke | 30 June 2023 | 30 September 2023 |
| NSW Storms and Floods from 27 June 2022 onwards | 17 October 202 | Cowra | 30 June 2023 | 30 September 2023 |
| NSW Storms and Floods from 27 June 2022 onwards | 3 September 2022 | Bogan, Brewarrina, Dubbo, Parkes, Parramatta | 30 June 2023 | 30 September 2023 |
| NSW Storms and Floods from 27 June 2022 onwards | 16 August 2022 | Cabonne, Walgett | 30 June 2023 | 30 September 2023 |
| NSW Storms and Floods from 27 June 2022 onwards | 27 July 2022 | Kempsey, Port Macquarie-Hastings | 30 June 2023 | 30 September 2023 |
| NSW Storms and Floods from 27 June 2022 onwards | 21 July 2022 | Narromine, Oberon, Strathfield | 30 June 2023 | 30 September 2023 |
| NSW Storms and Floods from 27 June 2022 onwards | 12 July 2022 | Bayside, Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Camden, Campbelltown, Canterbury Bankstown, Central Coast, Cessnock, Cumberland, Dungog, Fairfield, Georges River, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, Kiama, Lake Macquarie, Lithgow, Liverpool, Maitland, Mid-Coast, Muswellbrook, Nambucca, Newcastle, Northern Beaches, Penrith, Port Stephens, Randwick, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven, Singleton, Sutherland, The Hills, Upper Lachlan, Warren, Wingecarribee, Wollondilly, Wollongong. | 30 June 2023 | 30 September 2023 |
Eligible primary producers impacted by flood events that occurred from 27 June 2022 onwards (AGRN 1025) may apply for a Special Disaster Grant to support recovery and reinstatement of the primary production enterprise.
You should read the program guidelines before lodging an application.
Download the program guidelines here:
Program Guidelines - Special Disaster Grant for Severe Weather & Flooding 27 June 2022 onwards (PDF, 567.53 KB).
Applicants must complete an online application form and upload:
If you have previously submitted tax returns to the NSW RAA for the financial year 2020/2021 or more recently, you will not need to provide further information. If we do not have your previous financial information, we will seek your permission to contact your accountant directly if this is easiest for you.
The online application form has been designed to make the process as simple as possible. You will be required to upload digital copies of supporting documentation (please refer to the 'What you will need section') so please have these ready before commencing your application.
If you are unsure at any stage of the process as to how to complete the online application form, please use the Special Disaster Grant example application document for information and helpful tips on how to proceed.
Download the Special Disaster Grant Example Online Application Form here (PDF, 1095.92 KB).
It is recommended that you await the outcome of your application before submitting invoices. Once your application has been assessed an assessment officer will advise you of the process with your upfront payment and how to verify this later when you need to claim more funds.
You will need:
The RAA understands that you may have been impacted by a number of declared disaster events over the past 18 months and that allocating a claim (i.e. an invoice) to any one of these events may be difficult, or in some instances may not be possible. We ask that you use your best endeavours to ensure proper record keeping and can work with you to ensure the process of lodging your claim is as easy as possible.
If you are unsure at any stage of the process as to how to complete the online claim form, please use this Example Claims Request Form (PDF, 1324.16 KB).
To read the FAQs for this program please click here.
If you have difficulty understanding the guidelines or completing the application form you should seek the assistance of your rural/financial counsellor, business advisor, accountant or a trusted family member/friend.
Rural Financial Counselling Service
Free confidential assistance is available from your local Rural Financial Counselling Service - you can find your local service here:
Rural Financial Counselling Service.
Rural Recovery Support Service
The Rural Recovery Support Service is managed by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), to provide assistance to rural landholders and primary producers who have been impacted by the recent floods. DPI Recovery Workers are a single point of contact, providing information and referrals to support you on your recovery journey.
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