Flood-hit residents in Aberdeenshire can access a new recovery fund worth more than £50,000.
Aberdeenshire Council is supporting the appeal which has been set up by charity, Foundation Scotland, and has welcomed contributions from organisations like energy giant, Shell.
Grants of up to £500 will be available to households for clean-up costs, emergency repairs, clothing, food and drink and basic furniture.
The money will be prioritised to people over 70, families with children under five, people with disabilities or mental health needs, or those on a low income.
Cash is also available to voluntary or community groups.
Yesterday, Aberdeenshire Council Provost, councillor Hamish Vernal – who is an ambassador for the campaign – encouraged people to come forward to see if they are eligible.
He said he hoped the funding would be a boost to those trying to recover from the flooding.
He added: “Yes we are in recovery mode, but for some people that recovery could take up to a year.”
Chief executive of Foundation Scotland Giles Ruck said the charity was delighted to be working alongside Aberdeenshire Council.
He said: “We have a key role to play in ensuring we get funding to local volunteer groups doing critical work on the ground, as well as immediate funding to individuals and families who are suffering severe hardship.
“Even though this is not an enormous fund at this time it will give us a headway should things happen again.”
At the height of the flooding, emergency services were called into action in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray as flood water encroached on homes and businesses.
Braemar, Ballater, Aboyne, Port Elphinstone, Ellon, Huntly, Pittulie and Turriff were badly affected by Storm Frank and its aftermath, and residents are in the process of counting the cost of the damage as they clear up.
On Monday, the A93 re-opened to motorists after a huge section of the road crumbled before New Year as it was battered by the River Dee.
To make a donation or to apply for the latest funding, visit www.foundationscotland.org.uk