Flood-impacted residents across Logan and the Scenic Rim are urged to apply for a Australian Red Cross grant.
Applications open tomorrow for the Red Cross flood grants program.
The grants were funded by more than 92,000 Australians, who pitched in to support flood-hit communities across Queensland.
Red Cross Queensland Acting Director Collin Sivalingum says the first grants funded by a weekend telethon that raised $25.2 million are expected to arrive in peoples’ bank accounts from Monday March 21.
“We promised donors that every cent raised at the telethon will go as direct assistance to applicants from the 50,000-plus households that have been affected by the floods, and that is exactly what we are doing.
“No essential bank fees or other operating costs have been deducted from funds raised during the telethon.
“This is an exception that is helped made possible by the generous support from funders.
“The grants process has been designed to ensure funds get to where they’re needed quickly, delivering on the remarkable national generosity and compassion harnessed by the telethon, which was broadcast across networks 9, 10 and 7.”
Mr Sivalingum says individuals and communities would take a long time to recover from the devastation wrought by the floods.
“We are there with communities for the long haul, working with our not-for-profit and government partners in the affected areas.”
Bereavement grants of $20,000 are available to support senior next-of-kin of people who died as a direct result of the floods with immediate needs (funeral and other related expenses), while for people whose home was affected by the floods and are experiencing financial hardship, a $500 relief grant is to help with basic needs such as food, clothing or personal items.
To apply for a grant, visit redcross.org.au/grants or call 1800 733 276.
Grants will be distributed until all eligible applications have been processed or available funds are exhausted.
