Funding opportunities
North West Local Land Services
Expressions of interest are now open for the first round of the NSW Fencing Northern Basin Riverbanks Project. The program will see a range of important works carried out, including the construction of 500km of riparian riverbank fencing, that will keep farm animals safe and improve water quality to sustain native fish populations.
To find out if you’re in an eligible LLS region and how to submit your expression of interest, head to https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/fnbr
This program is being delivered under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan by the NSW Government, through funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Graduates.
The Tackling Tough Times Together
(TTTT) grant program helps communities access the resources they need to support one another through the ongoing effects of the drought.
Grants are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly.
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Strengthening Rural Communities
The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program aims to give the thousands of small rural, regional and remote communities across Australia an opportunity to access funding to support broad community needs.
Given the events of summer 2019/20, it has also been expanded to offer funding to support recovery in bushfire-affected communities.
Grants are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly.
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Flood Relief
The NSW and Australian Governments have announced assistance measures to support people who have been impacted by the March 2021 storms and floods. Assistance is now being provided to 63 local government areas in NSW through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Primary Producers
Primary producers recovering from the devastating impacts of floods are receiving vital support, with Special Disaster Grants of up to $75,000 announced.
Visit the RAA’s Declared Natural Disasters webpage for a full list of eligible LGAs.
Small Business Grants
Grants of up to $50,000 will be available next week for small business owners and not-for-profit organisations through Service NSW.
The Disaster Customer Care Service on 13 77 88 or visit The NSW and Australian Governments have announced assistance measures to support people who have been impacted by the March 2021 storms and floods.
For more information contact the Disaster Customer Care Service on 13 77 88 or visit www.service.nsw.gov.au
Concessional loans
Loans of up to $130,000 at a fixed concessional interest rate may be available to small businesses, primary producers and non-profits (subject to certain eligibility criteria) that have been directly impacted.
Disaster Recovery Payment
One-off financial assistance for individuals at a rate of $1000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child. Claims for this payment can be lodged with Services Australia for a period up to 6 months.
Disaster relief loans
A range of assistance is available to businesses. Visit the NSW Rural Assistance Authority or call 1800 678 593 for:
Primary producers – may be eligible for urgent loans at a concessional interest rate and transport subsidies for the carriage of livestock, fodder and supplements for dairy cattle.
Small businesses – urgent loans are available at a concessional interest rate to eligible small businesses.
Not-for-profit organisations – loan assistance is available to churches and voluntary not-for-profit organisations for the restoration of essential facilities.
Sporting clubs – a grant or a concessional fixed rate loan is available for sporting and recreation clubs and associations for clean-up, removal of debris and/or restoring essential facilities.
Disaster Recovery Allowance
A fortnightly income supplement that is available to primary producers and sole traders who have lost income as a direct result of the disaster.
For more information on disaster and recovery assistance, visit Service NSW or phone 13 77 88 for assistance.
Help for affected small businesses to meet their tax obligations. The ATO also offers assistance with meeting tax obligations for businesses impacted by floods.
Help from your financial institution
The major banks and others have announced special support for flood-affected clients. Contact your institution for further details.
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