- Who can apply
- Affected adults and children
- Closing date
- 12:00am, Tuesday 30 June 2026
- Grant amount
- Varies
Overview
Provides support to low-income households whose principal place of residence has been damaged or destroyed in the emergency.
Support may include:
- Temporary Living Expenses
- Replacement of Household Items
- Repair and Restoration of the home
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Locations
This program is available only to households whose principal place of residence is located in:
- Dolphin Sands and surrounding areas
Your home must have been in this location at the time of the emergency.
Who can apply
You may be eligible if you meet all of the following:
- You can provide proof of identity.
- Your main home is in the eligible location.
- You meet income and asset limits.
- You have no or inadequate insurance.
- Your home is damaged or destroyed and uninhabitable.
Full eligibility requirements are available in the Guidelines.
Funding Available
Each grant provides up to $11,650 per household.
Applicants may receive one, two, or all three grants, depending on eligibility.
Types of assistance available
| Grant Type | Who Can Apply | What It Covers | Maximum Assistance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Living Expenses | Low-income households | Temporary accommodation when the home is uninhabitable or inaccessible | Up to $11,650 |
| Replacement of Household Items | Low-income households | Essential household items destroyed or damaged | Up to $11,650 |
| Repair and Restoration | Low-income homeowners | Repairs needed to restore home to a basic, liveable standard | Up to $11,650 |
More detail is available in the Guidelines and Fact Sheet.
Eligible Locations
This program is available only to households whose principal place of residence is located in:
- Dolphin Sands and surrounding areas
Your home must have been in this location at the time of the emergency.
Who can apply
You may be eligible if you meet all of the following:
- You can provide proof of identity.
- Your main home is in the eligible location.
- You meet income and asset limits.
- You have no or inadequate insurance.
- Your home is damaged or destroyed and uninhabitable.
Full eligibility requirements are available in the Guidelines.
Supporting documents
- Fact Sheet - Temporary Living Expenses Grant (PDF, 159 KB)
- Fact Sheet - Replacement of Household Items Grant (PDF, 132 KB)
- Fact Sheet - Repair and Restoration Grant (PDF, 132 KB)
- Guidelines (PDF, 260.1 KB)
Make an Application
Applications for all bushfire support grants are submitted through the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s grants management system, SmartyGrants.
- If you have applied for emergency grants before, please log in using your existing SmartyGrants account.
- New users will need to create a SmartyGrants account before starting an application.
If you require assistance or need more information about grants, please don't hesitate to reach out.
You can call us at 1800 204 224 or send an email to grants@dpac.tas.gov.au for support.