Following the severe storms and flooding over the weekend, a State of Natural Disaster has been declared for the Central Coast region.

This means that assistance from NSW Government is available to businesses whose property and belongings have been affected.

If your business has been affected, you may be eligible for funding assistance from the Rural Assistance Authority. Below is a summary of programmes:

Central Coast Natural Disaster Assistance

Primary Producer
Concessional Loans $130,000 – Applications close 6/6/20
Transport Subsidies $15,000 – Applications close 6/6/20
Special Disaster Grant $75,000 – Applications close 31/7/20
Bushfire Working Capital loan $50,000 – Closes 31/7/20
Bushfire Recovery loan $500,000 – Closes 31/7/20
 

Small Business
Concessional Loans $130,000 – Applications close 6/6/20
Bushfire Recovery Grant available through Service NSW
Bushfire Working Capital loan $50,000 – Closes 31/7/20
Bushfire Recovery loan $500,000 – Closes 31/7/20
 

Not For Profit
Concessional Loans $25,000 – Applications close 6/6/20
Bushfire Recovery Grant available through Service NSW
Bushfire Working Capital loan $50,000 – Closes 31/7/20
Bushfire Recovery loan $500,000 – Closes 31/7/20
Sporting Clubs
Concessional Loans $10,000 – Applications close 6/6/20
 
To apply, please contact the Rural Assistance Authority on 1800 678 593 or click here.
 
NSW Business Chamber is working hard to ensure that affected businesses receive appropriate assistance quickly and efficiently.

Thank you to all businesses who have contacted our office to share their issues. Please continue to send me through any updates on further business interruptions you may experience.

We wish you all the best with recovery.