- Grants open for coastline rehabilitation and heritage recovery following heavy rain in North and Far North Queensland earlier this year.
- Available through the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments' jointly funded $73 million Environmental Recovery Package (Phase 2) under the Disaster Recovery Fund Arrangements (DRFA).
To further support North and Far North Queensland's recovery after record-breaking floods earlier this year, two additional grant programs are flowing into impacted coastal regions and heritage places.
Eligible local governments can now apply for the Environmental Recovery Package: Coastline Rehabilitation Program.
To ensure recovery reaches every corner of the coastline heavily impacted by the Tropical Low, on-ground efforts will focus on nature-based solutions to recover beaches.
Eligible heritage-listed landmarks can apply for Environmental Recovery Package: Heritage Disaster Recovery Grants for restoration works.
State and local heritage-listed places are significant pieces of their regions' histories, with grants of up to $50,000 to help with repair works that protect heritage values and improve disaster resilience.
Both programs, jointly funded by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments under the DRFA through the $73 million Environmental Recovery Package (Phase 2), are delivering better futures for the regions.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said the new grants would help communities restore what was damaged and get back on their feet after the devastating floods earlier this year.
"These programs are about repairing the coastline and heritage places that were hardest hit, so communities can recover and move forward," Minister McBain said.
"Local councils and heritage custodians know their regions best, and this funding gives them the support they need to start recovery works without delay.
"The Albanese Government will continue to stand alongside Queensland communities as they rebuild and bring these important places back to life."
Queensland Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said the two grant programs would continue to support North and Far North Queensland on the road to recovery.
"Following the North and Far North Tropical Low earlier this year, we're continuing to support impacted regions with coastline rehabilitation and heritage recovery," Minister Powell said.
"Supported local councils projects will be focused on the restoration of their unique natural environments, as our coastlines are natural defence mechanisms against severe storms and vital habitat for nesting turtles and sea birds, to name a few.
"In addition, many Queensland heritage-listed places were damaged during the floods, which are subject to strict conditions when any works are needed.
"From the coast to the cities' heritage hotspots, getting these precious places back in pristine condition is a key priority, and we'll continue to offer a helping hand to regions as they come together and showcase their resilience after extreme weather events."
