Apply for the Small Business Support Grant Bondi Beach December 2025

A NSW Government grant of up to $25,000 was available for small businesses directly impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack (reference AGRN 1240). Applications for this payment are closed.

Introduction

Small business owners impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on 14 December 2025, may be eligible for the Small Business Support Grant – Bondi Beach December 2025.  

A Terrorist Disaster Declaration, AGRN 1240 – Bondi NSW Terrorist Attack 14 December 2025, was issued which identified an impacted area. 

The maximum amount claimable per application is $25,000.

Each eligible small business is limited to:

  • one application, and
  • a maximum of 2 claims per application, made up of:
    • a first claim of $5,000 (the initial payment)
    • a second claim for an amount up to $20,000
      Note: the second claim is only available if the total loss to your business exceeds $5,000.

Applications closed at 4pm on Monday 30 March 2026.

Eligibility

To be eligible as a small business, the business must:

  • be registered for GST, and
  • have an aggregated annual turnover of more than $75,000 for the year ended June 2025.

To apply for the initial payment, your small business must have:

  • been located and operating in the impacted area at the time of the terrorist attack
  • had a valid and active ABN on 14 December 2025, and
  • employed less than 20 full-time (or equivalent) staff at that time.

To be eligible to make a second claim of up to $20,000 you must be able to show:

  • evidence that you are a small business, and
  • evidence that the total loss to your business exceeds $5,000, including: 
    • evidence of physical damage, or
    • evidence of loss of income. 

Note: 

  • If you do not meet this criteria and you can show your business was impacted, please contact Service NSW to discuss your situation.
  • For full details on eligibility, read the grant guidelines.

What you need

For all applications

To claim the initial payment of $5,000 you will need:

  • your business name and ABN
  • a MyServiceNSW Account
  • a council rates notice or current lease agreement* that shows your business was located in the impacted area
  • a bank account to receive payment
  • a letter of authority (if someone is applying on behalf of your business).

*If you do not have these documents, you may be able to provide alternatives such as a utility bill, supply invoice, registration papers, or a contractor licence instead.

To make a second claim for an amount up to $20,000, the total loss to your business must exceed $5,000 and you will need to show:

  • evidence that you are a small business, and 
  • evidence of physical damage – including quotes, estimates or invoices for repairs or replacements and/or photographs that clearly show the damage, or
  • evidence of loss of income – including a letter from a qualified independent accountant that clearly states:
    • the business' actual turnover for the periods:
      • 14 December 2025 to 13 January 2026, and
      • 14 December 2024 to 13 January 2025
    • the business' resultant decline in turnover
    • (optional) booking data showing evidence of cancellations may also be accepted. 
       

For sole trader applications

If you make a claim for loss of income and your business does not have any full-time employees other than yourself, the business must be your primary source of income. 

You will need to provide a tax return as evidence you derive 50% or more of your total income from the impacted business.

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the eligibility criteria and refer to the grant guidelines if you're not sure.
  2. Gather the following before you visit, as you'll need to bring these details with this you to complete application on the day:
    • your MyServiceNSW Account login (username and password)
    • a valid ABN/ACN number that matches your identity documents
    • your bank account details
    • a letter of authority (if relevant).
  3. Book an appointment to meet with a Service NSW Business Bureau team member at one of these service centres:

Our team can also visit your business premises to help you submit an application. 

Note: 

Using our services

Getting ready to apply

To avoid delays in processing your application or having to meet multiple times with a Service NSW Business Bureau team member, make sure that:

  • you bring all the required information with you
  • your ABN details are up to date on the Australian Business Register (ABR) before you visit.

Conditions apply

For full details on eligibility, the type of information we need to collect and conditions for receiving the payment(s), including penalties for providing false information, please read:

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Last published: 8 April 2026