Two major grant programs are now open to help North and Far North Queensland repair flood-damaged coastlines and heritage landmarks under a $73 million Environmental Recovery Package. The jointly funded Albanese and Crisafulli Government initiatives focus on nature-based coastal recovery and protecting historic places from future disasters.​

New recovery grants

Two targeted funding streams are available under Phase 2 of the Environmental Recovery Package, delivered through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. They respond to damage from the North and Far North Tropical Low, which brought record-breaking floods earlier this year.​

• Environmental Recovery Package: Coastline Rehabilitation Program for impacted coastal councils.​
• Environmental Recovery Package: Heritage Disaster Recovery Grants for damaged heritage-listed places.

Coastline rehabilitation support

Eligible local governments in affected coastal areas can apply for grants to repair beaches and nearby environments. On-ground works will prioritise nature-based solutions that stabilise dunes, support marine habitats and improve long-term coastal resilience.​

Projects are expected to focus on restoring beaches and coastal ecosystems that act as natural buffers against severe storms. This work will complement earlier environmental cleanup programs already supporting flood-hit regions.

Heritage places recovery

Heritage Disaster Recovery Grants are open to state and local heritage-listed sites impacted by the floods. Grants of up to $50,000 will help fund repairs that protect heritage values while lifting disaster resilience.

These places are described as significant to regional history, often subject to strict conditions when works are carried out. Funding is designed to help custodians meet those standards while restoring buildings and landmarks safely.​

Ministers’ statements

Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said the grants will help communities “restore what was damaged and get back on their feet” after the tropical low. She emphasised that local councils and heritage custodians know their regions best, and the funding enables them to start recovery work without delay.​

Queensland Environment and Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said supported projects will focus on unique natural environments and heritage hotspots from “the coast to the cities.” He highlighted that healthy coastlines are vital storm defences and key habitats for nesting turtles and seabirds.​

How to apply

Both programs are jointly funded by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments through the $73 million Environmental Recovery Package (Phase 2) under DRFA. Applications for both the coastline and heritage programs close at 4pm on 6 February 2026.​

More details, eligibility information and application guidelines are available via the Queensland Government’s Environmental Recovery and Stewardship portal.