Small Business Recovery - Central Australia Severe Weather Event Oct 2026 (AGRN 1296)

Overview The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations (NT) has released the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, Small Business Recovery Grant, to assist small businesses recovering from the severe weather event that occurred in Central Australia in October 2026. Purpose Grants are available to small businesses that have been directly affected and have incurred damage as a result of the eligible disaster. The grant supports the costs of clean-up and reinstating operations, helping businesses resume or commence trading as soon as possible. Funding A recovery grant of up to $10,000 is available for activities related to the clean-up and reinstatement of an impacted business. This may include: Covering the cost of engaging existing employees to carry out or assist in clean up Immediate clean-up, including safety inspections Removing debris and damaged goods Essential repairs and reinstatement of fixtures and fittings Replacing or leasing equipment or materials necessary for business to immediately resume Replacing lost stock essential before business can resume Costs of occupying temporary premises if essential for immediate operations Insurance excess relating to eligible reinstatement cost Funding is limited to restoring the business to its pre-disaster condition and cannot be used for upgrades, improvements, or to cover indirect losses. Eligibility Small businesses impacted by the severe weather event in October 2026 in the following local government areas (LGA) can apply: Alice Springs Town Council Central Desert Regional Council MacDonnell Regional Council Enquiries Contact: Grants Delivery team, DTBAR Phone: 1800193111 Email: business.programs@nt.gov.au