General questions
Application volumes are high and are being assessed as quickly as possible. We may need to contact you to confirm details or seek further information during this period.
If you would like an update about your application, please contact the Infoline on 8429 3801.
Once all requirements have been met, payment can be expected within 5 working days.
The email will come from service@smartygrants.com.au.
You can access and log into the SmartyGrants platform through business.sa.gov.au/floods to check on the progress of your application.
You can go to sa.gov.au/floods or visit a Relief Centre.
Yes, you can. All applications are assessed on a case by case basis and in some circumstances grants can still be issued if you don’t meet all the criteria.
Small Business Industry Support Grant
The Small Business Industry Support Grant was established by the South Australian Government to help eligible small businesses and not-for-profit organisations trade through the River Murray flooding emergency.
If your business usually operates in the affected area and has experienced a downturn of 30% or more in revenue within the last three months, you could be eligible for a $10,000 grant which could help you:
- pay for your usual business costs such as utilities, rent and staff salaries
- seek financial advice to support your business’ recovery
- make changes to your business so it can operate effectively after the floods
- develop your business and extend reach through marketing and communications
- improve your resilience and future-proof your business for any future challenges
- retain your staff, stay connected and support your existing workforce.
If you have been approved for, or received, the recent Early Business Closure Grant, you will not be eligible for the Small Business Industry Support Grant.
To receive a Small Business Industry Support Grant, you must demonstrate that you were operating a small business or not-for-profit organisation in a defined disaster area, and that the flooding event has resulted in your revenue declining at least 30 per cent over a relevant three-month period (October – December 2022 or January – March 2023).
Appropriate evidence of this business downturn may include:
- a copy of a business activity statement
- bank or income statements validated by an accountant
for the relevant quarter/s and the comparison quarter/s in the previous year.
For full eligibility requirements, view the Small Business Industry Support Grants Guidelines.
Generator Grant
You need to provide evidence that you have received a notification from SA Power Networks or the South Australian State Emergency Service (SES) stating that your power will or may, or is expected to be disconnected or interrupted at your principal place of residence/principal place of business or primary production activity within the River Murray regions related to the flood event.
This program is for the re-imbursement of costs incurred to purchase a generator. Details of the grants currently available for businesses can be found at https://business.sa.gov.au/floods and you are encouraged to check back periodically as other support packages may be announced over time.
You may wish to speak to someone at a Relief Centre to determine whether you are eligible for any other supports at this time – remember to bring any relevant evidence with you.
If you are a business, you can access Financial Counselling.
You need to have received notification from SA Power Networks that your power will or may, or is expected to be disconnected or interrupted at your principal place of residence/principal place of business or primary production activity within the River Murray regions related to the flood event and be able to provide that evidence to be able to submit a claim for this program.
You need to provide a copy of a valid tax receipt clearly showing purchase date, purchase price and description of the generator when you apply for the grant.
The Generator Grant payment will only be based on the cost of acquiring the generator. Any extra associated costs to connect or install it will need to be covered by you.
You may wish to speak to someone at a Relief Centre to determine whether you are eligible for any other supports at this time – remember to bring any relevant evidence with you.
No, this grant is for the purchase of a generator only; leases or rentals are not included.
Yes, you can buy a generator and then apply for the grant later.
One grant is available for each eligible business. If you have multiple sites for one business under the same ABN you can only apply once.
The Generator Grant is only available if it is your principal place of residence/principal place of business or primary production activity.
You may wish to speak to someone at a Relief Centre to determine whether you are eligible for any other supports at this time – remember to bring any relevant evidence with you.
We will be working with other SA Government agencies to identify an appropriate date for this grant to close and we will publish this information on our website once this has been determined.
Business Early Closure Grant (Closed)
Every business with an active ABN that meets the eligibility requirements can apply for a grant.
No, an employing business is a business with staff that are under the control of the business who receive regular Pay As you Go (PAYG) salary or wages and PAYG Withholding amounts as well as superannuation paid by the employer. An owner, partner, or beneficiary of a trust is not considered to be an employee for the purpose of this grant.
The assistance package for businesses will be reviewed and we will work closely with the Australian Government to transition from the supports available currently to the supports that may be available in the future. Information is available on business.sa.gov.au/floods
Businesses can apply from when they need to close as long as they expect that they will need to remain closed for at least 14 days. For example, a houseboat owner who won’t be able to take bookings for the next 14 days because the river is too dangerous for recreational users.
Every business with an active ABN that meets the eligibility requirements can apply for a grant. You will need to provide evidence to confirm that your business is eligible.
Details of the grants currently available for businesses can be found at business.sa.gov.au/floods and you are encouraged to check back periodically as other support packages may be announced over time.
In addition, you may wish to consider registering in person at a Relief Centre that has been established to assist people to access all of the supports available to them.
For all other information and support, please check sa.gov.au/floods
As of 1 November 2022, a business (either employing or non-employing) must meet all the following criteria to receive a grant payment:
- Have a valid and active Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GST;
- Carrying on the operation of a business located in the River Murray regions;
- Have an annual turnover of more than $75,000 (excluding GST) in the 2021-22 financial year;
- Not engage in illegal activity;
- An employing business will need to demonstrate a total Australian grouped payroll of less than $10 million in the 2021-22 financial year; and
- Such other criteria as approved by the Treasurer from time to time.
The business must have been forced to close or cease trading as a result of the high River Murray flows and associated restrictions for at least 14 days, with closure occurring prior to the date set by the Department for Industry, Innovation and Science.
The Business Early Closure Grant will close for all unsubmitted applications at 5pm Tuesday 31 January.
If you have not been forced to close or cease trading as a result of the high River Murray flows and associated restrictions for at least 14 days then you may not be eligible for the Business Early Closure Grant.