This program provides funding to First Nations owned small businesses to help them recover from the impacts of flooding associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie in WA from 28 December 2022 onwards.

Grants are available to support Aboriginal-owned small businesses and sole traders in the economic recovery of the Fitzroy Valley following the flooding associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.

Funding available includes:

• Services and training grants up to $25,000 to cover non-capital costs for business establishment or growth such as insurance, business accreditation and training.
• Equipment and asset grants of up to $100,000 to assist with the hire, lease or purchase of specialist assets or items to undertake recovery works delivery.

To be eligible, applicants must be an Aboriginal-owned small business or trading enterprise that:

• is registered with Supply Nation, Aboriginal Business Directory WA or Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations
• operates and is located in the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley (SDWK)
• can demonstrate 2 years history of regularly providing goods and services to customers located in the SDWK
• has an active Australian business number (ABN).

• Email: aed@dpird.wa.goa.au