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Primary producers impacted by severe weather in early 2025 have been given more time to access financial assistance, with the deadline for disaster recovery grants now extended by six months.
The Australian and Queensland governments have announced that applications for Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants of up to $75,000 will now close on 14 August, 2026. The funding supports farmers and producers affected by the North and Far North Tropical Low that caused widespread damage across the region.
The grants are jointly funded through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and can be used for a range of recovery costs, including clean-up work, replacing damaged infrastructure, replanting crops, disposing of damaged goods, purchasing equipment and covering additional labour costs.
Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said the extension would help producers still working through recovery.
“These grants are a lifeline for primary producers who have faced significant weather events over the past year,” Minister McBain said.
“We’re extending this deadline to ensure that primary producers who have been impacted by multiple disaster events over the past year have more time to complete clean-up and recovery activities.”
Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said the additional time would give farmers greater flexibility while managing ongoing recovery.
“Having been on the ground in Queensland last week to see the damage to crops, fences and equipment firsthand, I know this support is critical to helping impacted farmers and producers to get back on their feet quicker,” she said.
Queensland Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said the extension recognised the challenges producers continued to face.
“This extension reflects our commitment to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Queenslanders as they recover from the devastating impacts of the tropical low event in early 2025,” he said.
Queensland Disaster Recovery Minister Ann Leahy said farmers had shown strong resilience.
“This extension is about giving them the time and support they need to recover and rebuild. We’re here to help every step of the way.”
CAPTION: The application deadline for Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants of up to $75,000 has been extended to 14 August 2026. Photo source: Shutterstock
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