BlazeAid is one of Australia's most respected volunteer-driven disaster-recovery organisations. From rebuilding fences after devastating bushfires to cleaning up flood-damaged properties, it has become a lifeline for rural families who often lose everything in a single natural disaster.
This guide breaks down who BlazeAid is, what they do, how the 2026 All Fired Up Grant works, and how businesses like Rapid Spray support and connect with BlazeAid's mission.
ABOUTWhat Is BlazeAid?
BlazeAid is an Australian volunteer-based charity formed after the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Since then, their mission has been simple and powerful:
To relieve suffering, distress, misfortune and helplessness caused by natural disasters by mobilising volunteers to rebuild rural infrastructure.
Key facts
- Established in 2009
- Operates across Australia
- Runs base camps that stay for weeks or months
- Helps property owners recover from bushfires, floods, cyclones, storms and drought
- Has rebuilt thousands of kilometres of fencing
WHAT THEY DOReal, Practical Help on the Ground
Base Camp Setup
Temporary volunteer camps set up in or near impacted communities — providing accommodation, coordinating teams across multiple properties daily, and boosting the local economy through supplies and services.
Fences & Infrastructure
Fencing is critical to rural livelihoods. Teams clear destroyed fencing, rebuild boundary and stock fences, remove debris and repair fire- or flood-damaged property infrastructure.
Emotional & Mental Support
Recovering alone after disaster is overwhelming. Volunteers bring human connection, psychological relief, community support and real, practical help.
Grants & Funding
The All Fired Up Grant helps farmers improve the safety, reliability and effectiveness of their existing private firefighting equipment ahead of bushfire season.
IMPACTLives Rebuilt, Farms Saved
BlazeAid's work produces massive impact right across the country. These numbers aren't just statistics — they represent lives rebuilt, cattle secured, farms saved and hope restored.
THE CONNECTIONHow Rapid Spray Connects With BlazeAid
As a leading Australian manufacturer of agricultural and spray equipment, Rapid Spray naturally aligns with BlazeAid's community goals.
1. Equipment that supports preparedness
Farmers preparing for fire season need slip-on firefighting units, firefighting trailers, baffled water tanks, pumps, hose reels and nozzles. Rapid Spray manufactures exactly this equipment — making fire preparedness safer, faster and more reliable.
2. Eligible for the All Fired Up Grant
Many Rapid Spray products fall into the eligible categories supported by the grant. That means eligible farmers can apply, and BlazeAid contributes 50% of approved eligible costs toward the equipment or work.
3. Community partnership
Rapid Spray helps by sharing BlazeAid contact information, promoting volunteer opportunities, supporting local BlazeAid operations, and raising awareness through social media and blog content.
THE GRANTHow the 2026 Grant Works & What's Covered
The co-payment grant covers 50% of approved costs for repairs, servicing and upgrades such as pumps, baffled water tanks, hoses, nozzles, UHF equipment, protective clothing and first aid kits. It supports farmers investing in their own fire preparedness who are ready to assist their neighbours and wider community.
What's covered
The grant contributes 50% of approved eligible costs to help farmers repair, service or improve their existing on-farm firefighting equipment. Eligible costs may include:
- Slip-on and skid-mounted firefighting units
- Firefighting trailers
- Baffled water tanks
- Firefighting pumps and engines
- Hose reels, hoses, nozzles and fittings
Plus: BlazeAid will supply a water fire extinguisher to successful applicants at no cost.
Who's eligible?
- An eligible farmer committed to improving fire preparedness and supporting your local community
- Located in Australia, excluding South Australia (where similar government funding already exists)
- For the free water extinguisher: be a member of a local community and participate in local brigade preparedness training
How it works
Check your eligibility
Review BlazeAid's current eligibility requirements and confirm the grant applies to your farm, location and intended equipment or work.
Get an itemised quote
Ask your chosen supplier for an itemised quote showing supplier details, the proposed equipment or work, and the total cost including GST.
Submit your application
Complete the application and send the required documents to afu@blazeaid.com.au. Full details are on the official BlazeAid grant page.
Proceed after approval
If approved, BlazeAid contributes 50% of the approved eligible costs and you provide the remaining 50%. Arrange the approved work or equipment only once you are satisfied with the grant conditions.
Applications open at 9am on 1 September 2026 and close at 5pm on 30 September 2026. Grant eligibility, amounts and conditions are set and administered by BlazeAid — always confirm current details directly with BlazeAid before purchasing.
