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Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) Round Four (2026-27) Individual Project Application Form

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Applicants should refer to the DRF Round Four 2026-27 Guidelines (which will be referred to as “the Guidelines” throughout this document) when completing this form, paying particular attention to the following:

  • Applicants must submit Project Proposals through Lead Agencies in accordance with section 7.2 of the Guidelines and any instructions issued by the relevant Lead Agency. 
  • Before using this form, Applicants should refer to the website of their relevant Lead Agency for further details on form requirements and the submission process for Project Proposals, noting that requirements may vary by state and territory.
  • Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) is the WA Lead Agency responsible for conducting an initial assessment of Project Proposals, seeking ministerial endorsement and submitting the most competitive proposals as Applications to NEMA using NEMA’s online application portal in accordance with section 7.1 of the Guidelines. 
  • All fields are mandatory unless otherwise indicated. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their Project Proposal is complete and accurate.
  • Any questions about completing this form, please email Disaster Resilience Grants

Eligibility Confirmation

Before applying, ensure you have read the Guidelines and confirmed that your organisation and the project meets the eligibility requirements including 'Business as Usual' as per Appendix - C of the Guidelines. Please note infrastructure stream projects must have a minimum total project value of $0.5 million.

I confirm that I'm an eligible applicant and the project being submitted for funding is eligible as per the Guidelines * Required
Response required.

DFES will publish on their website the identity of the Applicant, the project title, the project description and the amount of funding awarded, if the application is successful. The names of any delivery partners may also be published, unless requested not to.

If this application is successful, do you consent to have the details being published by DFES? * Required

Application Details

Word count:
Must be no more than 15 words. The title should be short, concise without acronyms and easily understood by the community and Assessment Panel.
Word count:
Must be no more than 70 words. Must be written in plain English and must not include acronyms. Note: This text will be published if the project application is successful and must be appropriate for publication.
Response required.

Applicant and Delivery Partners

Word count:
Must be no more than 10 words. Enter the name of the organisation submitting the proposal.
Where an Applicant is eligible to apply under multiple categories, select the type that corresponds with the lowest contribution category that the entity is eligible for (see section 3.1.1 of the DRF Guidelines) or, if there is no difference in co-contribution requirements, select any one of the applicable categories.
Where multiple sub-types apply (e.g. a not-for-profit social enterprise), select the sub-type that corresponds with the lowest contribution category that the entity is eligible for (see section 3.1.1 of the DRF Guidelines) or, if there is no difference in co-contribution requirements, select the sub-type that best describes the entity.

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Applicant Subtype" on page 1

Response required.
Refer to Appendices A and B to the Guidelines.

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Applicant Subtype" on page 1

Response required.

Applicant Type - Evidence (section 4.2 of the Guidelines)

To comply with Section 4.2 of the Guidelines, the Applicant is required to submit evidence confirming their applicant type. This is necessary to establish your eligibility and co-contribution requirements.

Australian Business Number (ABN) Entities Only

Note: select this if you have a current ABN and enter the ABN and provide evidence of the ABN by attaching the ABN from ABN Lookup. Prospective Applicants can find out how to register for an ABN by visiting: Register for an Australian Business Number (ABN) | business.gov.au

First Nations and NFP organisations with an ABN should also enter their ABN.

First Nations Applicant Type (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Applicant Type" on page 1

Response required.
Select One only

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "What evidence will you be providing to confirm your status as an eligible First Nations organisation?" on page 1

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "What evidence will you be providing to confirm your status as an eligible First Nations organisation?" on page 1

Attach evidence of ORIC Registration * Required
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    This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "What evidence will you be providing to confirm your status as an eligible First Nations organisation?" on page 1

    Attach Declaration * Required
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      NFP Applicant Type (Not Applicable)

      This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Applicant Type" on page 1

      Response required.
      Select one only

      This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "What evidence will you be providing to confirm your status as an eligible not-for-profit organisation?" on page 1

      Attach current ACNC Registration * Required
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        This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "What evidence will you be providing to confirm your status as an eligible not-for-profit organisation?" on page 1

        Attach Constitutional documents and/or Articles of Association that demonstrate the not-for-profit character of the organisation * Required
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          Applicant Primary Contact Details

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          Must be an email address. 
          Must be an Australian phone number.