Programs and grants

Natural Disaster Assistance Schemes

There are a number of schemes available to those in areas listed in the above Natural Disaster Declarations, including Personal Hardship and Distress Assistance, Primary Producers, Small Business, Assistance for Council and more.

More information on Natural Disaster Assistance Schemes

Natural Disaster Resilience Program (NDRP)

In the 2009 Budget the Australian Government announced funding of $79.3 million over four years for a new Natural Disaster Resilience Program (NDRP).

The Program will consolidate the existing Bushfire Mitigation Program (BMP), the Natural Disaster Mitigation Programme (NDMP) and the National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund (NEVSF).  This will enable States and Territories to more effectively prioritise and address the risks of a range of disasters and streamline the associated administrative processes.

Once details are finalised they will be available on this website for your information.

More information on the Natural Disaster Resilience Program (NDRP)

Natural Disaster Mitigation Programme (NDMP)

The Natural Disaster Mitigation Program ceased on 30 June 2009 and no further applications under that program will be accepted.  

From Financial Year 2009-2010, funding for new projects that previously met the eligibility criteria for the Natural Disaster Mitigation Program will only be available under the Natural Disaster Resilience Program (NDRP).

National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund (NEVSF)

The National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund (NEVSF) ceases on 30 June 2010 and no further applications under that program will be accepted. 

From Financial Year 2010-2011, funding for new projects supporting emergency management volunteers will only be available under the Natural Disaster Resilience Program (NDRP).