Flood Recovery Grants Open

Published on 08 January 2026

Eligible primary producers impacted by the North Queensland Monsoon Trough and flooding from 24 December 2025 can now apply for disaster recovery grants of up to $75,000 to assist with clean-up and reinstatement costs.
Activated local government areas include Croydon Shire Council, along with Carpentaria, Cloncurry, Flinders, McKinlay, Richmond and Winton. Grants can be used for clean-up, disposal of damaged goods or livestock, fencing, building repairs, equipment, materials and additional labour.

Apply and learn more:
QRIDA – guidelines, eligibility and applications: https://www.qrida.qld.gov.au
Apply online: https://www.qrida.qld.gov.au/apply

Applications close 6 January 2027.

Concessional recovery loans also available
• Disaster Assistance Loans up to $250,000
• Essential Working Capital Loans up to $100,000
Interest rate: 2.14% fixed (up to 10 years)
Loan applications close 31 December 2027.

Details and forms: https://www.qrida.qld.gov.au

Need help?
Call QRIDA on 1800 623 946 or email contact_us@qrida.qld.gov.au.

Have your say
Primary producers are encouraged to complete the Disaster Impact Survey to help assess damage and inform assistance:
https://www.daf.qld.gov.au (search “Disaster Impact Survey”).