NSW Bushfires grants, payments and financial support

Individuals

Support for individuals includes:

• immediate assistance for emergency accommodation.
• grants for low income, uninsured households to replace essential household items
• grants for low income, uninsured households for essential structural repairs to homes

To be eligible, individuals must reside in one of the declared affected Local Government Areas (AGRN 1228, AGRN 1229, AGRN 1230, AGRN 1231).

Access more information about other financial relief and support services available for individuals, families and households following a disaster.

Disaster Relief Grants

The Disaster Relief Grant Program supports those most in need and those least able to return their homes to a safe and habitable condition after a natural disaster such as low-income earners and where the damage is not covered by insurance.

Funding for this grant is subject to eligibility requirements.

Applications are ongoing. Read the grant guidelines and FAQs on the NSW Grants and Funding Finder or call Revenue NSW on 1300 069 550 to discuss your application.

Jointly funded by the Commonwealth and NSW Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Business and primary producers

Small business and primary producers may also be eligible for concessional loans up to $130,000. Primary producers may also be eligible for transport subsidies of up to $15,000. View more information about financial support for business and primary producers to aid recovery after a disaster, including:

• Natural Disaster Relief loans for business and primary producers
• Natural Disaster Transport Subsidy

Jointly funded by the Commonwealth and NSW Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. 

Other support for non-profits and community organisations

Non-profits may be eligible for concessional loans of up to $25,000 and sporting and recreational clubs can apply for concessional loans of up to $10,000. View more information about financial support available for not-for-profits and community organisations to aid recovery after a disaster, including:

• Natural Disaster Relief Loans for non-profits and community organisations

Jointly funded by the Commonwealth and NSW Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Eligibility

To be eligible for some special assistance measures, business, primary producers, non-profits and community organisations must be in a Local Government Area (LGA) that is covered by the below natural disaster declarations: 

• Upper Hunter and Muswellbrook Bushfires from 26 November 2025 (AGRN 1228)
• Central Coast Bushfires from 6 December 2025 (AGRN 1229)
• Dubbo and Warrumbungle Bushfire from 27 November 2025 (AGRN 1230)
• Mid Coast NSW Bushfires from 17 November 2025 (AGRN 1231)