Disaster Recovery Grants Available for Hinchinbrook and Cassowary Coast Producers

Primary producers across the Hinchinbrook and Cassowary Coast regions are being urged to take advantage of disaster recovery grants of up to $75,000, aimed at helping farmers rebuild after severe weather events earlier this year.

Delivered through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), the grants are supporting those impacted by the North and Far North Tropical Low, which brought widespread flooding and damage across both regions.

For local growers and producers, the funding offers practical assistance to restore operations, with grants able to be used for clean-up, repairing infrastructure, replacing fencing, replanting crops and covering additional labour costs. The support is particularly important in regions where agriculture underpins local economies and communities.

Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said the funding would play a key role in recovery.

“These grants are a lifeline for primary producers who have faced significant weather events over the past year,” Minister McBain said.

Queensland Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett said the Government remained committed to helping rural communities rebuild.

“We understand the immense challenges faced by our primary producers, and we’re ensuring they have the time and resources they need to rebuild their livelihoods,” he said.

Producers in Hinchinbrook and the Cassowary Coast are encouraged to check their eligibility and apply through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority, with additional assistance available from Industry Recovery and Resilience Officers to guide applicants through the process.

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