Round 1: Social, Economic and Environmental Recovery, Flexible Grants

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at midnight (end of day) 6 July 2026 (AWST).

IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.

 

This application form is for the STC Narelle Recovery and Resilience Fund - Social, Economic and Environmental Recovery, Flexible Grants

** If you are applying for more than one project, a separate application form must be submitted for each project**

 

General Information

The Severe Tropical Cyclone (STC) Narelle Recovery and Resilience Fund provides grant funding to support locally led recovery, resilience and preparedness activities in communities impacted by (STC) Narelle and associated flooding in March 2026.

The Fund aims to:

  • Support community recovery and wellbeing following STC Narelle
  • Strengthen resilience to future disaster impacts
  • Improve disaster preparedness and readiness at a local level
  • Deliver positive social, economic and environmental benefits
  • Enable communities to identify and lead their own recovery priorities

 

Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply?

The Fund is available in the following local government areas:

  • Shire of Ashburton
  • Shire of Exmouth
  • Shire of Carnarvon

Eligible applicants may include:

  • Impacted local governments
  • Incorporated not-for-profit and community organisations (including environmental and sporting groups)
  • Industry bodies or peak organisations where funding is sought solely to deliver eligible activities that provide direct benefit to impacted communities.

Funding will not be provided to support the normal operating costs or core business activities of industry bodies or commercial entities.

Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to manage funding and deliver the proposed activities in accordance with the Funding Agreement.

Eligible Activities

Projects funded under the Fund must contribute to one or more of the recovery, resilience or preparedness outcomes set out below. Activities must be locally led, time limited, proportionate to demonstrated impact, and clearly linked to community needs arising from STC Narelle

Recovery

Activities supporting wellbeing, psychosocial recovery and community reconnection following STC Narelle, including:

  • Community events and initiatives that rebuild social connection and wellbeing
  • Environmental restoration and re-planting and rehabilitation activities
  • Repairs or restoration of damaged community buildings and assets where losses are uninsured or underinsured
  • Engagement of community recovery officers or specialist personnel to support local recovery delivery

Resilience

Activities reducing vulnerability to future disasters by addressing risks and strengthening systems or local capability.

Examples include:

  • Community-led risk reduction initiatives
  • Business adaptation and resilience initiatives
  • Environmental protection, mitigation and restoration activities

Preparedness

Activities improving readiness for future disasters through planning, training and capability development.

Examples include:

  • Business continuity planning training and workshops
  • Community emergency management education and training

This program is funded through a donation from Rio Tinto, and administered by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

 

Help

For further information get in touch with the Recovery Grants team by emailing recoverygrants@dfes.wa.gov.au or phoning 1800 490 678.

 

When applying online:

Make sure you save your application as you go. If you need to close the application and haven’t finished it yet, press 'save and close' and log out. When you log back in and click on the My Submissions link at the top of the screen, you will find a list of any applications you have started or submitted. You can reopen your draft application and start where you left off.

When you’re finished, press Review and Submit at the bottom of the Navigation Panel. Make sure you read your application carefully and ensure all your details and information is correct because once you press Submit you can’t edit it. You will not be able to submit your application until all the compulsory questions are completed and there are no validation errors.

Click Submit at the top or bottom of the screen or on the navigation panel when you’re ready. You’ll then get an email confirmation with your final application attached. If you don’t get this email your application may not have been submitted and you need to contact 1800 490 678.

For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact us on 1800 490 678 during our business hours 9:30am - 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Or alternatively email recoverygrants@dfes.wa.gov.au and quote your submission number.