The Australian Government has established the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF). The DRF will provide up to one billion dollars over the next five years, from 2023-24 to help communities protect themselves against the impacts of natural hazards across Australia.
NTES is the lead agency coordinating and submitting applications for the DRF on behalf on the NT.
Applications for Disaster Ready Fund Round Four have now closed.
Application outcomes will be announced by NEMA over the coming weeks.
Key aspects about this grant round opportunity
Round Four will provide up to $142.477 million of Australian Government funding for disaster risk reduction initiatives.
Funding allocations have been revised, with 75% of project funds allocated to infrastructure projects (such as cyclone shelters, levees and sea walls) and 25% allocated to other eligible project types (such as planning for future infrastructure and capacity building).
Additional priority will be given to projects that will be ready to commence construction when projects commence (mid-2027) and those with demonstrated insurance benefits.
Project durations have reverted to 3 years for all projects.
Co-contribution requirements have been reduced for projects led by state and territory government bodies in smaller jurisdictions
Audit and Reporting Framework has been updated to simplify and standardise grantee reporting across all DRF rounds.
Evidence requirements have been reduced for ABN applicants and clarified for other applicant types and additional guidance has been provided on business as usual (BAU) activities.
Have your say on the DRF
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched a new survey calling for community feedback about the implementation of the DRF.
To take the survey, visit: NEMA Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) Survey
Further information
Please click here to see all projects funded under the DRF. For more information about the Disaster Ready Fund in the Northern Territory, please contact NTFES at NTDRF@pfes.nt.gov.au