Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the disaster recovery sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
What these grants can fund
- Business expansion and capital investment
- Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Workforce training and skills development
- Technology adoption and innovation
- Export and market development
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered Australian business with a valid ABN
- Must be operating in the relevant sector
- Matching co-contribution may be required
- Some programs have employee or turnover thresholds
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 12 of 42The NSW Boating Infrastructure Emergency Repair Pool (BIERP) grants provide funding to local councils and organisations to repair, replace, or improve public boating infrastructure damaged by natural disasters or severe weather events.
The Resilient Homes Fund (the Fund) has been designed to support homeowners in their recovery and to build resilience in the Northern Rivers community following the February and March 2022 NSW Severe Weather Flooding event.
To support eligible homeowners within the Central West LGA's of Cabonne, Forbes, Parkes and Lachlan following the 2022 Severe Weather Flooding Event.
Funding is available under 6 funding streams: a planning stream, 4 implementation streams and one for emergency works identified in certified emergency action sub plans following a declared significant erosion or coastal inundation event.
The NSW Government can provide funding, technical assistance and advice to help regional local water utilities during emergency events to ensure critical human water needs are met.
The Central West Water and Wastewater Program is a NSW Government initiative investing $27 million in targeted funding to restore vital water and sewer infrastructure, helping communities recover from the 2022 floods and prepare for future disasters.
The Flood Rescue Capability Enhancement Program provides capability enhancement funding recommended by the 2022 NSW Flood Inquiry.
This grants program supports regional NSW councils to fix damaged roads. This fund will provide an additional $390 million to regional councils to continue vital repair work.
$30 million to support primary industries to build resilience and preparedness for future natural disasters.
This closed non-competitive grant offers mental health support packages for flood affected communities in Central West and Western NSW.
CLPSP may be used: to award grants in line with guidelines; make emergency grants in line with criteria and processes approved by the Minister; or any other purpose approved by the Minister & consistent with the purposes set out in s12.29 CLM Act.
The Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Program seeks to ensure specific projects unable to complete under the Australian Government's Black Summer Bushfire Recovery program successfully complete the remaining activities.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.