The funding is provided under the Floodplain Grants Scheme as part of the Natural Disaster Resilience Program.

The Lockhart Shire Council will receive more than $800,000 for drainage works in The Rock township, which experienced devastating inundation and severe damage to homes and facilities during floods in 2012.

"In a place like Australia, where we can suffer bush fire one day and floods the next, building community resilience for natural disasters is vital," Mr Elliott said.

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"Councils have an important role to play to help communities understand and manage this issue."

Projects supported through the scheme range from flood studies through to the construction of flood mitigation infrastructure such as detention basins, levees, crossings, floodgates and flood warning systems.

Griffith City Council also received $400,000 for flood mitigation upgrades to Yoogali McCormack Road.