• Pre-Application Eligibility Checker

    • Step 1: Complete this 10 minute pre-application check 

    • Input your active Australian Business Number (ABN) below. You may be prompted to provide further business details:

      • Workcover Employer Number associated with this business 
      • Email address of an Australian Business Register (ABR) listed contact
      • Additional information for consideration under exceptional circumstances

      Your business information will be verified in real time against government records.

        If your business does not pass these preliminary eligibility checks you will be advised why along with avenues for further enquiry and support.
        Green tick If your business passes all preliminary checks, you will be prompted to submit this form and will then immediately be emailed an invitation to complete a Grant Application which is pre-populated with your business details.
        Orange question mark icon If your business does not pass these preliminary checks, but may be eligible under exceptional circumstances you may be prompted to provide additional information and submit this form. Please allow up to 10 business days for a response to your exceptional circumstances request.

      Please read the program guidelines and the frequently asked questions (FAQs) before starting the Pre-Application Eligibility Checker. 

    • Step 2: Complete the Grant Application invitation 

    • Eligible small businesses will be invited to complete a Grant Application and they must support their Grant Application with a letter from a Qualified Agent, demonstrating a 40% decline in ordinary revenue of at least $10,000 over three consecutive months due to the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires. 

      Please do not engage a Qualified Agent until you have been invited to apply.

      Eligible Primary producers will be invited to complete the Grant Application and provide evidence of direct damage and recovery costs of at least $10,000 as a direct result of the 2024-25 Western Victoria Bushfires. Primary producers will need to complete and upload a statutory declaration to support their Grant Application.

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  • Checking ABN: {pleaseEnter} against Australian Business Register records.

     

  • ABN: {pleaseEnter} is not found in Australian Business Register (ABR) records.

    This could be because:

    • the ABN is incorrect - please check the number
    • the ABN is not registered in Victoria
    • the entity type of the ABN is not eligible for this program 

    Use the link below to lookup ABN: {pleaseEnter} at the ABR:

    https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?id={pleaseEnter}

    You may submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility.

    Enquiry form

    • Australian Business Register (ABR) - Business Details 
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: {abnStatus101} from {abnRegistered}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): {gstStatus105} from {gstRegistered98}
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: {abnStatus101} from {abnRegistered}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): {gstStatus105} from {gstRegistered98}
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: {abnStatus101} from {abnRegistered}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): Not currently registered for GST
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: {abnStatus101} from {abnRegistered}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): GST exempt
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: Cancelled from {abnCancelled94}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): Not currently registered for GST
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • Green tick Charities, registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC), that are exempt from GST registration are eligible to apply
    • According to Australian Business Register records, this ABN was not registered for Goods and Services Tax on 16 December 2024.

      You can use the link below to check ABN: {pleaseEnter} at the ABR:

      https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?id={pleaseEnter}

      Only businesses were ABN registered and GST registered on and continuously from the dates specified in the program guidelines are eligible for support under this program. Businesses must also meet all other eligibility criteria as per the program guidelines.  

      Based on the information you have provided in this Pre-Application Eligibility Checker, you do not meet the required preliminary eligibility checks to progress further with the Business Bushfire Recovery Grants. 
       
      Other supports are available to assist with your immediate and long-term recovery: 
       
      Business Recovery Advisory Service – free business support for affected businesses, via telephone, online or in-person to find the right strategies for long-term recovery from the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires. To learn more about the service or register, visit Business Recovery Advisory Service. 

      The Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance is available to individuals impacted by the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires, including sole traders. For more information about the program and application process, visit Service Australia.
       
      You can also find useful information and resources to help your business recover:  

      • Recovering from a bushfire 
      • Business Victoria Disaster resilience resources 
      • Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing Hub

      You can submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility or other available support.

      Enquiry Form

    • According to Australian Business Register records, this ABN is not currently registered. 

      You can use the link below to check ABN: {pleaseEnter} at the ABR:

      https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?id={pleaseEnter}

      Only businesses were ABN registered and GST registered on and continuously from the dates specified in the program guidelines are eligible for support under this program. Businesses must also meet all other eligibility criteria as per the program guidelines.  

      Based on the information you have provided in this Pre-Application Eligibility Checker, you do not meet the required preliminary eligibility checks to progress further with the Business Bushfire Recovery Grants. 
       
      Other supports are available to assist with your immediate and long-term recovery: 
       
      Business Recovery Advisory Service – free business support for affected businesses, via telephone, online or in-person to find the right strategies for long-term recovery from the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires. To learn more about the service or register, visit Business Recovery Advisory Service . 

      The Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance is available to individuals impacted by the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires, including sole traders. For more information about the program and application process, visit Service Australia.
       
      You can also find useful information and resources to help your business recover:  

      • Recovering from a bushfire 
      • Business Victoria Disaster resilience resources 
      • Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing Hub

      You can submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility or other available support.

      Enquiry Form

    • According to Australian Business Register records ABN: {pleaseEnter} was registered on {abnRegistered86} which is after the date specified in the program guidelines.

      You can use the link below to check ABN: {pleaseEnter} at the ABR:

      https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?id={pleaseEnter}

      Only businesses were ABN registered and GST registered on and continuously from the dates specified in the program guidelines are eligible for support under this program. Businesses must also meet all other eligibility criteria as per the program guidelines.  

      Based on the information you have provided in this Pre-Application Eligibility Checker, you do not meet the required preliminary eligibility checks to progress further with the Business Bushfire Recovery Grants. 
       
      Other supports are available to assist with your immediate and long-term recovery: 
       
      Business Recovery Advisory Service – free business support for affected businesses, via telephone, online or in-person to find the right strategies for long-term recovery from the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires. To learn more about the service or register, visit Business Recovery Advisory Service. 

      The Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance is available to individuals impacted by the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires, including sole traders. For more information about the program and application process, visit Service Australia.
       
      You can also find useful information and resources to help your business recover:  

      • Recovering from a bushfire 
      • Business Victoria Disaster resilience resources 
      • Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing Hub

      You can submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility or other available support.

      Enquiry Form

    • Employing small businesses with less than 20 full-time-equivalent (FTE) employees are eligible for support under this program.

      Based on the information you have provided in this Pre-Application Eligibility Checker, you do not meet the required preliminary eligibility checks to progress further with the Business Bushfire Recovery Grants. 

      Other supports are available to assist with your immediate and long-term recovery: 
       
      Business Recovery Advisory Service – free business support for affected businesses, via telephone, online or in-person to find the right strategies for long-term recovery from the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires. To learn more about the service or register, visit Business Recovery Advisory Service.

      The Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance is available to individuals impacted by the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires, including sole traders. For more information about the program and application process, visit Service Australia.  
       
      You can also find useful information and resources to help your business recover:  

      • Recovering from a bushfire 
      • Business Victoria Disaster resilience resources 
      • Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing Hub

      You can submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility or other available support.

      Enquiry Form

    • You are not an employing small business who has experienced a significant revenue decline as result of the 2024-25 Western Victoria Bushfires.

      Based on the information you have provided in this Pre-Application Eligibility Checker, you do not meet the required preliminary eligibility checks to progress further with the Business Bushfire Recovery Grants. 

      Other supports are available to assist with your immediate and long-term recovery: 
       
      Business Recovery Advisory Service – free business support for affected businesses, via telephone, online or in-person to find the right strategies for long-term recovery from the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires. To learn more about the service or register, visit Business Recovery Advisory Service. 

      The Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance is available to individuals impacted by the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires, including sole traders. For more information about the program and application process, visit Service Australia.  

      You can also find useful information and resources to help your business recover:  

      • Recovering from a bushfire 
      • Business Victoria Disaster resilience resources 
      • Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing Hub

      You can submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility or other available support.

      Enquiry Form

    • Businesses must be registered with WorkSafe to be eligible for support under this program.

      Based on the information you have provided in this Pre-Application Eligibility Checker, you do not meet the required preliminary eligibility checks to progress further with the Business Bushfire Recovery Grants. 

      Other supports are available to assist with your immediate and long-term recovery: 
       
      Business Recovery Advisory Service – free business support for affected businesses, via telephone, online or in-person to find the right strategies for long-term recovery from the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires. To learn more about the service or register, visit Business Recovery Advisory Service. 

      The Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance is available to individuals impacted by the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires, including sole traders. For more information about the program and application process, visit Service Australia.
       
      You can also find useful information and resources to help your business recover:  

      • Recovering from a bushfire 
      • Business Victoria Disaster resilience resources 
      • Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing Hub

      You can submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility or other available support.

      Enquiry Form

    • Primary producer 

    • If you are a Primary Producer business who has not experienced a revenue decline but have evidence of direct damage to your business assets directly from the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfire and are located within the defined burn area of the 2024-25 Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Bushfires or 2025 Litte Desert Bushfires, you may be eligible for exceptional circumstances.

      Primary Producer: carries on a business that involves primary production as listed under the Australian New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification 2006 (ANZSIC) 1292.0 Codes 01-05, including the agricultural, apicultural, aqua-cultural, commercial wild-catch fishing, forestry, grazing and horticultural industries.

      Direct damage means direct and material bushfire damage (from bushfire flames and/or embers) to the business asset within the defined burn area (as defined above) for the 2024-25 Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park bushfires, the 2025 Little Desert bushfires.

      Defined Burn Area refers to specified areas from the 2024-25 Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park bushfires, 2025 Little Desert bushfires that have been directly affected (burned) by the bushfire. Refer to the map of the defined burn area here.

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    • Businesses must have incurred increased expenses as a direct result of the bushfire of at least $10,000 which are not covered by insurance.

      Based on the information you have provided in this Pre-Application Eligibility Checker, you do not meet the required preliminary eligibility checks to progress further with the Business Bushfire Recovery Grants. 
       
      Other supports are available to assist with your immediate and long-term recovery: 
       
      Business Recovery Advisory Service – free business support for affected businesses, via telephone, online or in-person to find the right strategies for long-term recovery from the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires. To learn more about the service or register, visit Business Recovery Advisory Service.

      The Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance is available to individuals impacted by the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires, including sole traders. For more information about the program and application process, visit Service Australia.  
       
      You can also find useful information and resources to help your business recover:  

      • Recovering from a bushfire 
      • Business Victoria Disaster resilience resources 
      • Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing Hub

      You can submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility or other available support. 

      Enquiry Form

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    • Australian Business Register (ABR) - Business Details 
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: {abnStatus101} from {abnRegistered}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): {gstStatus105} from {gstRegistered98}
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • Primary Producer - Evidence of direct damage 
    • Orange question mark

      Evidence of direct damage to business assets from the Western Victoria Bushfire 2024-25 pending manual review.
    • Primary Producer - Estimated recovery costs 
    • Green tick

      The estimated recovery cost of {estimatedRecovery373} is equal or greater than the minimum $10,000. 

      If invited to complete a Grant Application you will need to provide proof of expenditure.
    • Employing business 
    • Green tick Workcover Employer Number: {pleaseEnter206} is verified for ABN: {pleaseEnter}
    • Orange question mark

      Please upload the WorkCover Insurance premium notice or the Certificate of Currency to show that the business is an employing business.
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    • Business connection 
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    • An authorised representative should have access to an email address that is connected to the ABN's record at the Australian Business Register (ABR). 

      Authorised business representatives can login, view and manage their ABN's record at the ABR.

    • Authorised representatives of the a business may apply for support under this program. Please direct an authorised representative to apply.

      If you would like to submit an enquiry about your circumstances please use the Enquiry Form below.

      Enquiry Form

    • Before we can proceed we need to confirm your email address and that you are an authorised representative of this business. 

      Please enter an email address that is listed against the ABN records for {businessName} on the Australian Business Register.

    • Australian Business Register (ABR) - Business Details 
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: {abnStatus101} from {abnRegistered}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): {gstStatus105} from {gstRegistered98}
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: {abnStatus101} from {abnRegistered}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): {gstStatus105} from {gstRegistered98}
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • Primary Producer - Evidence of direct damage 
    • Orange question mark

      Evidence of direct damage to business assets from the Western Victoria Bushfire 2024-25 pending manual review.
    • Primary Producer - Estimated recovery costs 
    • Green tick

      The estimated recovery cost of {estimatedRecovery373} is equal or greater than the minimum $10,000. 

      If invited to complete a Grant Application you will need to provide proof of expenditure.
    • Employing business 
    • Green tick Workcover Employer Number: {pleaseEnter206} is verified for ABN: {pleaseEnter}
    • Orange question mark

      Workcover evidence pending manual review.
    • Business connection 
    • Green tick Your verified email address {verifiedEmail} matches ABN: {abn} records at the ABR.
    • Green tick

      You have verified the email address {verifiedEmail} however, it is not found at the Australian Business Register against ABN {abn}.

      You have provided a verified Workcover Employer Number which demonstrates sufficient business connection to proceed.
    • Orange question mark

      You have verified the email address {verifiedEmail} however, it is not found at the Australian Business Register against ABN {abn}.

      You can try a different email address or alternatively you can upload evidence that you are an authorised representative of the business by providing a screen shot showing your email listed on this ABN's records at the ABR. 
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    • Orange question mark

      You have verified the second email address {verifiedEmail} however, it is not found at the Australian Business Register against ABN {abn}.

      Please upload evidence that you are an authorised representative of the business by providing a screen shot showing your email listed on this ABN's records at the ABR, or a business related utility bill. 
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    • ABN & GST Registration  
    • Green tick ABN {abn} is active as at 16 December 2023 and GST is registered as at 16 December 2024.
    • Orange question mark

      According to ABR records, your ABN was registered after 16 December 2023 but before 16 December 2024.

      If you wish to be considered under exceptional circumstances you may continue and submit an exceptional circumstances request.  
    • Registered business locations 
    • Green tick According to ABR records this ABN {abn} has one or more registered address within the eligible local government areas.
    • Orange question mark

      According to ABR records, your business does not have any registered address within the the eligible local government areas.

      If your business is registered outside of the eligible local government area but operates part time or on a regular basis within the eligible local government area you may be eligible under exceptional circustances. 

      If you wish to be considered under exceptional circumstances you may continue and submit an exceptional circumstances request.
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    • Decline in ordinary revenue 

    • Please check your estimated* decline in ordinary revenue using the calculator below.

      *This estimated decline in ordinary revenue will not be saved to your Preliminary Application as you will need to engage a Qualified Agent Agent (e.g. a qualified accountant, registered tax agent, registered Business Activity Statement agent) to confirm this reduction in revenue as part of your Grant Application. 

      Note: Revenue Impacted period - select revenue for three consecutive months between 16 December 2024 – 26 April 2025. This is the period where your revenue was impacted by the bushfire. 
       
      Revenue Benchmark period – the same three consecutive month period in the previous year (between 16 December 2023 – 26 April 2024).

      Note: Businesses located in the Ararat LGA that can demonstrate impact from the ‘February 2024 Pomonal bushfires’ (as defined by the State Control Centre burn area map and commencing 13 February 2024) may choose a three consecutive month benchmarking period directly before the commencement of the February 2024 Pomonal bushfires (this means, 13 November 2023 - 13 February 2024), reflective of an ordinary period of trade not affected by the February 2024 Pomonal bushfires.

    • Your revenue for the impacted period is equal to or higher than the benchmark period.

    • {declineIn69} reduction is greater than or equal to the minimum $10,000 decline in ordinary revenue.

    • {declineIn69} reduction is less than the minimum $10,000 decline in ordinary revenue.

    • {revenueReduction73} reduction is greater than or equal to the required 40 % decline in ordinary revenue.

    • {revenueReduction73} reduction is less than the required 40 % decline in ordinary revenue.

    • Businesses that have not experienced a 40% or greater reduction in revenue (minimum $10,000 reduction) as a result of the bushfires are not eligible for support.

      Based on the information you have provided in this Pre-Application Eligibility Checker, you do not meet the required preliminary eligibility checks to progress further with the Business Bushfire Recovery Grants. 

      Other supports are available to assist with your immediate and long-term recovery: 
       
      Business Recovery Advisory Service – free business support for affected businesses, via telephone, online or in-person to find the right strategies for long-term recovery from the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires. To learn more about the service or register, visit Business Recovery Advisory Service.

      The Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance is available to individuals impacted by the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires, including sole traders. For more information about the program and application process, visit Service Australia.  
       
      You can also find useful information and resources to help your business recover:  

      • Recovering from a bushfire 
      • Business Victoria Disaster resilience resources 
      • Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing Hub

      You can submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility or other available support.

      Enquiry Form

    • Next steps 
    • Green tick

      Based on ABR data and your estimated* decline in ordinary revenue your business may be eligible for support under this program.

      Please submit this form and your unique Grant Application link will be emailed to you.

      *You will need to engage a Qualified Agent (e.g. a qualified accountant, registered tax agent, registered Business Activity Statement agent) to confirm this reduction in revenue as part of your Grant Application.
    • Orange question mark

      Please submit this form and we will review your exceptional circumstances.
       
      If you are potentially eligible, we will email you a unique link with the online Grant Application form to progress your application. 
    • Orange question mark

      Please submit this form and we will review your supporting documentation.
       
      If you are potentially eligible, we will email you a unique link with the online Grant Application form to progress your application. 

    • Privacy Statement 
        
      As part of the Business Bushfire Recovery Grant, the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (Department) will be collecting personal information from you to assess eligibility for grant funding, administer the program and to contact you about your eligibility. In the assessment of your eligibility, the Department may share your personal information with State, local and Commonwealth departments and agencies. 
        
      By submitting this form, you acknowledge that you have read and acknowledged the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) Privacy Policy. A link to the DJSIR Privacy Policy can be found here. 

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