National Bushfire and Recovery Agency—small business grants available
Small businesses can now apply for a new $10,000 grant in the most severely affected bushfire areas, as determined by state governments.
The $10,000 grants are funded by the Australian Government and delivered by your state government. Applications will open in the week beginning 16 March 2020.
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The following Local Government Areas are eligible:
- Victoria: East Gippsland, Towong, Alpine
- New South Wales: Snowy Valleys, Snowy Monaro, Eurobodalla, Hawkesbury, Shoalhaven, Bega Valley, Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Wingecarribee, Port Macquarie, Clarence Valley, Queanbeyan, Mid Coast, Wollondilly, Kempsey, Richmond Valley, Nambucca
- South Australia: Kangaroo Island
The grant can help with expenses such as salaries, wages, utilities, fuel and financial advice.
To apply, call the bushfire recovery hotline in your state.
- New South Wales call 13 77 88
- Victoria call 1800 560 760
- South Australia call 1800 302 787
More information is available from the National Bushfire Recovery Agency website here.