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Disaster Ready Fund 2025/2026

Round 3 Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) applications opening soon

The Australian Government is committed to reducing the physical, social, and economic impacts of disasters and ensuring that communities are in the best possible position to recover when disasters occur. To achieve this, the Australian Government is investing up to $200 million per financial year through the DRF over five years, from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2028 (up to $1 billion total). The DRF will deliver projects that build Australia’s resilience, improve preparedness, and reduce disaster risk. 

For more information on the DRF and to see funded projects from Round 1 and 2 please visit the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) website.

Disaster Ready Fund | NEMA

Round 3 Registrations of Interest

Registrations of Interest are now closed.

The Australian Government is expected to release the Guidelines for DRF Round 3 in early 2025, with the application process also opening around the same time. Detailed information on the formal application process will be made available when Round 3 commences in early 2025, which is in line with Australian Government timeframes.

For further information on DRF Round 3 (2025-26), please see the Frequently Asked Questions.

Support for Applicants

SAFECOM is providing a series of webinars, along with the opportunity for applicants to book a dedicated 1:1 session with a member of our grants team to guide applicants through the submission process:

  • Webinar 1: Guidelines & Eligibility
  • Webinar 2: Addressing the selection criteria
  • Webinar 3: Budgets
  • Webinar 4: Support Materials

Each 1-hour webinar will cover general information on minimum requirements along with tips on what makes a strong application. For specific project discussions, applicants are encouraged to book a dedicated 1:1 session with the grants team.

Dates and booking links will be updated on the SAFECOM website following the release of the Round 3 Guidelines. If you would like us to let you know when bookings are open, please email the grants team to be added to our DRF Round 3 mailing list.

Need more information about the application process or DRF more broadly? Contact the SAFECOM Grants Team on (08) 8115 3926 or at safecom.drf@eso.sa.gov.au.

Indicative Round 3 Timeline

Milestone Date
Project Registration of Interest opens December 2024
Project Registration of Interest closes January 2025
Round 3 Applications open January/February 2025
Public Webinar Series January - February 2025
1:1 Bookings open January/February 2025
1:1 Bookings close March 2025
Round 3 Applications close March/April 2025


These dates are indicative and subject to change in line with confirmation by the Australian Government.
* The 2025 Federal Election may impact these milestones.

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