Cyclone Debbie grants for businesses and non profit group

May 18, 2017: I welcome today's announcement that eligible small businesses and non-profit organisations in the Mackay region will be eligible for NDRRA recovery grants of up to $25,000.This is another measure of support for businesses and non-profit organisations which have been adversely affected by Cyclone Debbie.These grants will provide funding for such things as clean-up operations, repairing damage to premises and replacing stock.It’s to help businesses and non-profit groups get back on track as quickly as possible.The funding is available in the Mackay, Isaac, Rockhampton and Logan Local Government Areas and it will be provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). It will be administered by the Queensland Government body, QRAA.Anyone wanting to find out more can visit the Australian Government’s Disaster Assist website at https://www.disasterassist.gov.au/ and the Queensland Government’s Disaster Management website at http://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/.