NSW small-business flood grant up to $50k now open

The grants will be available through Service NSW and Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Victor Dominello, said the grant would provide a much-needed lifeline to small businesses.

“These floods have had a devastating impact on communities across Greater Sydney, the Illawarra, Central Coast and Hunter, and we are doing everything we can to ensure businesses and not-for-profits get back on their feet as quickly as possible,” Mr Dominello said.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our local communities and this package is designed to provide immediate support to help business owners recover and keep their business going.

“Customer care specialists are available to assist if customers are having difficulty providing the necessary documentation or are not sure if they are eligible, and successful applicants should expect to see funds in their accounts within five business days of approval.”

The grant is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments and can go towards the clean-up, repairs, restocking and reopening.

Payments of up to $50,000 can go towards the cost of safety inspections, building repairs, cleaning equipment, materials needed to resume trade, disposing of debris and spoiled stock, or leasing temporary space.

Fraudulent applications will not be tolerated. As evidenced during the flood financial support made available by the NSW government earlier this year, fraud wastes valuable assessment time and delays the time it takes to pay applicants who genuinely need assistance.