Assistance for individuals/families
- Re-establishment grants (SA Government)
- Assistance grants (Red Cross)
- Disaster recovery assistance (St Vincent de Paul)
- Bushfire Recovery grants (Salvation Army)
- Bushfire Crisis Support (Indigenous Business Australia)
- NBN relief package
- Kangaroo Island Mayoral Relief and Recovery Bushfire Fund
- Equestrian Fire Relief Australia grants
- Youth Education and Workplace Pathways grants
- Youth Action Project Grant Scheme
Assistance for primary producers
- Emergency response in Primary Industries Grant (SA government)
- Concessional loans for small businesses, primary producers and non-profit organisations
- Bushfire recovery grant for apple producers (SA and Commonwealth governments)
- Drought relief funding (St Vincent de Paul)
- Small Business Support grant (loss of income - SA and Commonwealth governments)
- Bushfire Crisis Support (Indigenous Business Australia)
- Back to Business farm support
Assistance for business owners
- Recovery grants for small business (SA government)
- Small Business Support grant (loss of income - SA and Commonwealth governments)
- Concessional loans for small businesses, primary producers and non-profit organisations
- Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery grants - Regional Events (Commonwealth government)
- Bushfire Crisis Support (Indigenous Business Australia)
Assistance for groups/organisations
- SA Bushfire Appeal
- Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery grants - Regional Events (Commonwealth government)
- Bushfire Recovery grants (CommBank)
- Youth Action Project Grant Scheme
- Strengthening Rural Communities grant (Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal)
- Equestrian Fire Relief Australia grants
Re-establishment grants (SA government)
How much: Up to $20,000
Who it is for: To help people who are uninsured, and whose principal residence (home) has been damaged by bushfire, to repair bushfire-damaged homes or replace essential household items.
Find out more:
- Phone the SA Recovery Hotline on 1800 302 787
- Contact your Local Recovery Centre
Recovery grants for small business (SA government)
How much: Up to $50,000
Who it is for: Small businesses affected by the bushfires for immediate costs associated with clean-up, restoration and rebuilding.
Find out more:
- Supporting Business in South Australia
- Phone the SA Department for Innovation and Skills on 1300 142 820
- Email DIS.SmallBusiness@sa.gov.au
- Contact your Local Recovery Centre
Emergency Response in Primary Industries Grant (SA government)
How much: Up to $75,000
Who it is for: Primary producers affected by the bushfires to assist with the immediate costs of rebuilding and recovery.
Find out more:
- PIRSA Recovery Grants
- Phone the PIRSA Recovery Hotline on 1800 931 314
- Email PIRSA.Recovery@sa.gov.au
- Contact your Local Recovery Centre
SA Bushfire Appeal - Community Strength and Resilience Initiative
Who it is for: Non-profit community groups and organisations for projects that address local needs and issues in affected communities.
Applications have now closed
Find out more:
Strengthening Rural Communities (FRRR)
How much: Two funding streams: Small and vital (up to $10,000 non-metropolitan communities with fewer than 15,000 people) and Bushfire Recovery (up to $25,000 for projects that enhance the recovery of communities)
Who it is for: Grants are available for grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities.
Find out more:
- For guidelines, key dates, tips and to apply visit the FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities information page
Equestrian Fire Relief Australia grants
How much: Up to $15,000
Who it is for: All equestrians, including individuals and not-for-profit clubs and associations, to repair or replace items that were damaged or lost in the fire.
Find out more:
- For guidelines, FAQs and to apply visit the Equestrian Fire Relief Australia Grants page
Youth Action Project Grant Scheme
How much: Between $5,000 and $20,000 (up to a total amount of $950K inc. GST)
Who it is for: Grants are available for projects that support young people (15-24 years) as they navigate and recover from this period
Applications close 7 October, 11:59 pm AEST
Find out more:
- For guidelines, key dates, tips and to apply visit the Youth Action Project Grant information page
Youth Education and Workplace Pathways grants
How much: $3,000
Who it is for: Young people (aged 15-25) in bushfire affected communities across Australia to support their educational development and further their workplace aspirations.
Find out more:
Concessional loans for small businesses, primary producers and non-profit organisations
How much: Concessional loan of up to $500,000
Who it is for: Eligible businesses to restore and replace assets and property that have been significantly damaged in the fires.
These loans are jointly-funded by the State and Commonwealth governments under Disaster Recovery Arrangements.
Find out more:
- Phone: 1300 142 820
- Email: DIS.SmallBusiness@sa.gov.au
Bushfire recovery grants for apple producers
How much: Grant of up to $120,000 per hectare
Who it is for: Eligible businesses to assist with clean-up, repair or replacement of trees, infrastructure and equipment.
These grants are jointly funded by the State and Commonwealth governments under Disaster Recovery Arrangements.
Find out more:
- Phone: 1300 142 820
- Email: PIRSA Recovery Grants
- Phone the PIRSA Recovery Hotline on 1800 931 314
- Email PIRSA.Recovery@sa.gov.au
- Contact your Local Recovery Centre
Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery grants - Regional Events (Federal Government)
How much: Up to $30,000
Who it is for: Local government authorities and regional tourism organisations operating in bushfire affected areas receiving Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) assistance.
Find out more: Austrade website
Bushfire Assistance Grant (St George Foundation)
Who is it for: Eligible charities and organisations implementing projects that aid in long-term recovery for bushfire-affected communities, focusing on children and young people.
Find out more:
Emergency grants for people who have lost their homes (Red Cross)
Who is it for:
- Injury grant for people who were hospitalised due to the fires.
- Primary residence repair grant for home owners whose homes have been structurally damaged. This includes destruction or damage to critical private water, septic and/or power infrastructure.
- Re-establishment grant for owner-occupiers to assist with early stages of rebuilding.
Applications for all Red Cross grants will be open until 31 December
Find out more:
Drought relief funding (St Vincent de Paul)
How much: $3000
Who it is for: Farmers, farm workers or farm suppliers/contractors impacted by the drought.
Find out more:
Disaster recovery assistance (St Vincent de Paul)
Who is it for: You can apply for assistance if you have been affected by the SA bushfires and suffered:
- loss of property
- damage to outbuildings or sheds
- loss of vehicles or machinery
- loss of stock
Find out more:
- St Vincent de Paul website
- Phone 13 18 12 and choose option 2
Bushfire Crisis Support (Indigenous Business Australia)
How much: Up to $2,000
Who it is for: Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) business finance and home loan customers directly impacted by the bushfires through loss of property or compulsory evacuation. Other support is also available.
Find out more:
Bushfire Recovery grants (Salvation Army)
Who it is for: Bushfire-affected people in financial hardship. Grants include:
- Hardship Recovery Grant
- Significant-Loss Grant
- Total Loss of Residence Grant.
Find out more:
Small Business Support grant (loss of income - State and Commonwealth governments)
How much: $10,000
Who it is for: Small businesses in bushfire affected areas who have lost revenue of 40 per cent or more as a result.
Applications close 30 September 2020
Find out more:
- Department for Innovation and Skills website
- Recovery Hotline, phone 1800 302 787
Back to Business farm support
What it is: Up to three free one-on-one sessions with a local farm management consultant
Who it is for: Red meat (sheep, goat, cattle) producers directly impacted by the bushfires
Find out more:
- Meat and Livestock Australia website
- Andrew Curtis, Livestock SA, ph 0419 035 459
NBN relief package
How much: One-off credit of up to $300
Who it is for: NBN customers who have lost their home or business in the fire. NBN customers living and/or operating a business in the fire scar are also eligible to apply for a one-off credit of up to $50.
Find out more:
- Contact your internet service provider
Kangaroo Island Mayoral Relief and Recovery Bushfire Fund
Category 1 – Deceased persons
How much: $20,000
Who it is for: Next of kin of the people who died in the fire.
Category 2 – Injury
How much: Up to $5,000
Who it is for: People seriously injured by the fire and who had an extended stay in hospital.
Category 3 – Destroyed homes
How much: $5,000 per eligible household plus $500 per child under 18 years of age residing at the premises.
Who it is for: Property owner/occupiers and tenants whose principal place of residence was rendered uninhabitable by the fire.
Category 4 – House and/or property damage
How much:
- $2,000 per house/property,
- $4,000 per property assessment number (shedding damage)
- $2,000 per property assessment number (water tanks and pumps, fence and farm equipment damage)
Who it is for: Property owners who experienced infrastructure damage as a result of the fire to:
- house and/or contents
- shedding
- water tanks and pumps
- fencing
- farm equipment.
The property must be within the fire footprint.
Category 5 – Business
How much: $2,000 per property
Who it is for: Households who derive an income from the affected property such as primary producers and small businesses. Sharefarmers who derive an income from the affected property will be eligible for $2,000 per property.
Category 6 – Vehicles
How much: $400 per household
Who it is for: People who experienced damage to vehicles as a result of the fire.
Find out more: Phone 8553 4560 to speak to Melissa Grimes, Governance Administration Officer