The Canadian Red Cross is committed to supporting affected people and communities impacted by the November 2021 floods and extreme weather event in British Columbia. We know from experience that support for small businesses and not-for-profit organizations is essential to the recovery of people and communities affected by a disaster.
The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to offer a second round of assistance to eligible small business owners and not-for-profit organizations who were directly impacted by the floods and extreme weather event, and who meet the minimum requirements. Eligible applicants may apply for up to $10,000 in additional funding. Small businesses and not-for-profits who did not apply in the first round of assistance are eligible to receive the full amount of funding from the first round (up to $7, 500) as well as the additional $10,000 available in this round.
Please note that this program is not intended to fund loss of revenue or income.
Application Period:
The Support to Small Businesses and Not-for-Profits Program will accept applications starting on January 16, 2024, until April 30, 2024.
Need help?
For questions or assistance, you can reach the Canadian Red Cross by emailing BCSmallBizSupport@redcross.ca or by calling us at 1-833-966-4225, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (PST).
More questions?
Check out our program webpage here.
See our Frequently Asked Questions page here.
2021 BC Floods Support to Small Business and Not-for-Profits Program - Additional Assistance
The Canadian Red Cross is committed to supporting affected people and communities impacted by the November 2021 floods and extreme weather event in British Columbia. We know from experience that support for small businesses and not-for-profit organizations is essential to the recovery of people and communities affected by a disaster.
The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to offer a second round of assistance to eligible small business owners and not-for-profit organizations who were directly impacted by the floods and extreme weather event, and who meet the minimum requirements. Eligible applicants may apply for up to $10,000 in additional funding. Small businesses and not-for-profits who did not apply in the first round of assistance are eligible to receive the full amount of funding from the first round (up to $7, 500) as well as the additional $10,000 available in this round.
Please note that this program is not intended to fund loss of revenue or income.
Application Period:
The Support to Small Businesses and Not-for-Profits Program will accept applications starting on January 16, 2024, until April 30, 2024.
Need help?
For questions or assistance, you can reach the Canadian Red Cross by emailing BCSmallBizSupport@redcross.ca or by calling us at 1-833-966-4225, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (PST).
More questions?
Check out our program webpage here.
See our Frequently Asked Questions page here.