Support from Government and Other Agencies


Grants and Funding for Schools


Natural Disaster Recovery Grants for Not-For-Profit Organisations

The NSW Government is providing grants of up to $15,000 for not-for profit organisations, including schools, to contribute towards clean up, removal of debris and/or restoring essential facilities, equipment or other assets that have been damaged or destroyed by the disaster.

Disaster Relief Loans for Not-For-Profit Organisations

The NSW Government is providing low interest loans of up to $25,000 for the restoration of essential facilities that have been damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster and may also be directed towards temporary storage or leasing of alternate premises.


Grants and Funding for Communities


Financial support for people affected by the New South Wales (NSW) Floods, March 2021

Assistance payments and short term allowances are now available from the Australian Government to people in disaster declared LGAs who have been directly affected by the floods
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Disaster Relief Loans

The NSW Government is providing low interest loans for primary producers and small businesses (up to $130,000), sporting and recreation clubs (up to $10,000) and not-for-profit organisations (up to $25,000). Eligibility criteria apply.

Bushfire Housing Assistance

Any individual who is temporarily or permanently displaced as a result of the NSW bushfires can access the Bushfire Housing Assistance Service. The Service is available for all people across NSW affected by the recent bushfires.

NSW Bushfire Clean-up

The NSW Government is coordinating the clean-up of NSW residences and businesses impacted by the NSW bushfires. This includes both insured and uninsured properties.


NSW Government Disaster Relief Grants

NSW Government Disaster Relief Grants are available for eligible individuals and families whose homes and essential household contents have been damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster. Financial assistance is available for eligible individuals who have low income and limited assets.

*26/03/2021 there are no grants currently open for application, but AISNSW will update this site if the situation changes

Natural Disaster Recovery Grants

The NSW Government is providing grants for primary producers (up to $75,000), not-for-profit organisations and small business (up to $15,000) affected by the NSW bushfires. Eligibility criteria apply.

*26/03/2021 there are no grants currently open for application, but AISNSW will update this site if the situation changes