Flood-affected medium-sized businesses in central and southern NSW can now apply for up to $200,000 in assistance under a joint Government award programme administered by Service NSW.
The Medium Business Support Grant is offered to businesses and non-profit organisations with between 20 and 200 full-time equivalent employees who were tragically damaged by storms and flooding from August to September 2022.
The Medium Business flood grant will be available in the Local Government Areas of Balranald, Berrigan, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cabonne, Carrathool, Central Darling, Cobar, Cowra, Dubbo Regional, Edward River, Federation, Forbes, Griffith, Gunnedah, Hay, Junee, Lachlan, Leeton, Moree Plains, Murray River, Murrumbidgee, Narrabri, Narrandera, Parkes, Wagga Wagga, Walgett, Warren, Warrumbungle and Wentworth.
Funds may be utilised to offset the costs of recovery and re-establishment, which might include inspections for safety, building repairs, cleaning supplies, things required to continue commerce, clearing debris and destroyed stock, or renting temporary premises.The funding is provided equally by the Australian and New South Wales governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
“From Dubbo to Bourke and Wentworth to Wagga Wagga, the Medium Business flood grant will deliver more support and security for businesses and communities across the central west and southern NSW to reopen or continue operating through the recovery process.
“We know how badly regional communities have been impacted by storms and floods and this grant will complement the support already available to small businesses, primary producers and non-profit organisations and help get local economies moving again.” Said the Minister for Regional NSW and Western NSW Tara Moriarty.
Please visit the Service NSW website or call 13 77 88 for additional information and to apply.