Recovery Boost For Isaac Businesses As $15,000 Grants Open

Isaac small businesses can now apply for up to $15,000 in recovery grants to help cover costs and rebuild after recent severe weather disruptions. Photo source: Shutterstock

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Small businesses across the Isaac region can now access fresh financial support, with new disaster recovery grants opening to help operators get back on their feet after a tough wet season.

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The Small Business Recovery Assistance Grants, funded by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments, offer up to $15,000 for eligible businesses indirectly impacted by recent severe weather through isolation, supply chain disruptions and limited access.

Part of a $990,000 package, the funding can be used for essential costs such as wages, rent, replacing damaged or spoiled stock, and marketing to rebuild customer bases.

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To qualify, businesses must have been unable to trade or experienced at least a 70 per cent drop in revenue compared to the same period last year.

Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said the funding recognises the long road to recovery.

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“Recovery is so much more than what happens in the days and weeks following a disaster and I hope this latest support reinforces to people that the Albanese Government is are still there with them,” Minister McBain said.

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“Small businesses are part of the heart and soul of communities, especially those in rural and remote areas, and by helping local business we are helping the whole community remain healthy and strong.”

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Queensland Minister for Small and Family Business Steve Minnikin said the grants were designed to support those feeling the ripple effects of disasters.

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“We are helping small businesses bounce back so they can continue to do what they do best, driving our economy forward,” Minister Minnikin said.

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“The Small Business Recovery Assistance Grants are set up for small businesses who may not have been directly hit by severe weather or flooding, but experienced significant financial loss due to the disasters.”

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The funding adds to existing disaster support measures already rolled out across Queensland, as communities continue to recover from a string of severe weather events.

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Isaac businesses can apply now, with more information available via the Queensland Government’s business and disaster assistance websites; www.disasterassist.gov.au or www.qra.qld.gov.au. 

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