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Funding for VIC small businesses impacted by prolonged power outages
Overview
The Prolonged Power Outage Payment provides financial relief to small businesses in Victoria that were without power due to the January 2026 bushfire and associated heatwave, by paying a weekly amount for the duration of the outage (up to three weeks).
Eligibility Criteria
Businesses may be eligible if they:
- are operating from a location that was without power for 7 days cumulatively, as a result of severe weather events between 7 January and 10 January 2026
- have an electricity account in the name of the registered business that is registered against a National Meter Identification number (NMI) for the relevant electricity distribution network (electricity account holder)
- have an annual Victorian payroll of $10 million or less in 2024/2025 on an ungrouped basis
- hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) and have held that ABN at 12.01am Wednesday 7 January 2026
- be registered with the responsible Federal or State regulator
- have not applied for, or received, a Prolonged Power Outage Payment for an electricity account that is registered against the same NMI in relation to the same period
Applicants will need before applying: full name of electricity account holder, National Metering Identifier (NMI), and a bank account to receive payment.
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Quick Info
Funding Amount
$3,088 - $9,264
Closing Date
31 March 2026(-119 days left)
Eligible Locations
VIC
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Last updated: 12 February 2026