Vancouver/Fraser Valley – The Canadian Red Cross has launched a program that is providing recovery support of $5,000 to eligible small business owners and not-for-profit organizations impacted by the flooding and extreme weather events in British Columbia that began on November 14, 2021.
The Red Cross recognizes that small businesses and not-for-profit organizations are an essential part of the recovery of individuals and the broader community. This program will provide much-needed financial support to small businesses and not-for-profit organizations that have been impacted by the flooding.
Recovery support of $5,000 will be available to eligible small businesses and not-for-profit organizations to help with expenses including:
- Uninsured direct losses (such as damage, lost equipment/inventory)
- Insurance deductibles
- Specialized clean-up costs that might not be eligible under other programs
- Ongoing expenses (such as rent for a commercial space or utility)
Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2022.
For additional information, program requirements and to apply, please visit: redcross.ca/bcfloods/smallbusiness or call 1-833-966-4225.
