Queensland businesses impacted during disaster events may be eligible for low interest loans and grants to help them recover.
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Disaster assistance available for businesses
Queensland Bushfires, September – December 2019
Severe Tropical Cyclone Trevor and associated low pressure system, 19 – 27 March 2019
North & Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough, 25 January – 14 February 2019
Central Queensland Bushfires, 22 November – 6 December 2018
Please note that applicants can only receive assistance under the Disaster Assistance Scheme OR the Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Scheme for an eligible disaster - not both.
QRIDA administers financial assistance to disaster affected primary producers, businesses and non-profit organisations under the joint Commonwealth / Queensland Government funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements 2018.
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