Support to Small Businesses and Not-for-Profits Program – Additional Assistance

The Canadian Red Cross is committed to supporting people and communities impacted by the 2024 Alberta Wildfires. 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.

Please note that the application period for this program closed on October 31, 2025, applications will not be accepted after this date.

The Canadian Red Cross was offering additional assistance to eligible small businesses and not-for-profit organizations, located in Jasper, that were directly impacted by the 2024 Alberta Wildfires. Eligible applicants could apply for up to $7,500 in additional funding to contribute to expenses not covered by insurance or previously funded through other assistance programs. Small businesses and not-for-profits that did not apply to the initial immediate assistance program were also eligible to apply for this additional support.

Please note that this program was not intended to fund loss of revenue or income.

If you are the owner of residential rental property in Jasper and have questions about financial assistance related to soil remediation and testing, please visit our Post-Demolition Soil Remediation and Testing - Canadian Red Cross page for more information.

Application Period

Please note that the application deadline for this program was October 31, 2025.

Minimum requirements for the program

This program was open to small businesses and not-for-profit organizations that are located in the Municipality of Jasper or Jasper National Park, AND:

Have 50 employees or less*
Must be currently registered and in good standing with the Alberta Registry, and had been at the time of the 2024 Alberta Wildfires
- Note: Federally registered charities must have been in good standing with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) at the time of the wildfires
Must have a Business Licence valid at the time of the 2024 Alberta Wildfires
Have been in operation at the time of the 2024 Alberta Wildfires
Be financially vulnerable as a result of the 2024 Alberta Wildfires
Have resumed or are intending to resume operations
Have a net income of less than $350,000 (calculated as revenue less expenses)*
Have the business be their primary source of income*

*Does not apply to not-for-profit organizations

Base documentation required

Here is a list of required documentation you needed to provide with your application:

Letter of coverage from your insurance company, including any information on payouts.
Letter of funds provided or denied from other funding programs
Business license from either the Municipality of Jasper, Parks Canada or the Alberta Provincial Registry

Additional documentation based on your business type:

Sole and Partner Proprietorships

Full T1 General Income Tax Returns (personal) for all owners (not just the summary).
Either the T2125 Statement of Business or Professional Activities or a detailed small business income statement that corresponds to the business income shown on the owner (s)'s T1.

Corporation (one or more owners)

Full T1 General Income Tax Returns (personal) for all owners (not just the summary).
T2 Corporate Tax Returns.
Either Tax Schedule 125 (non - GIFI format) or a detailed small business income statement that corresponds to the business income on the T2 corporate tax return within the last 3 years.
Information on any employment income paid to the owners by the corporation.

Unincorporated Farm

Full T1 General Income Tax Returns (personal) for all owners (not just the summary).
T2042 form or detailed small business farm income statement that corresponds to the farm business income shown on the owner(s)'s T1.

Not-for-Profit Organizations

Corporation or registration documents, if applicable.
Most recent financial statement for the organization (including applicable tax filings for the last two years).

Applicant Resources:

Need help?

If you have any questions, contact us by email at ABSmallBizSupport@redcross.ca or call and leave a message at 1-833-966-4225. Someone will respond to you within 2 business days.

FRAUD ALERT: Unfortunately, there are some people who may try to take advantage of those impacted by a disaster through fraudulent tactics. The Canadian Red Cross communicates only via email, phone, or in person and would never send a link through a text message for a person to click on to receive funds. We will never ask for your social insurance number, bank account information, or credit card number during your registration or to receive assistance. The Canadian Red Cross encourages people to stay informed from credible sources, such as the Government of Canada’s website for fraud prevention tips. If you suspect you have been a victim of fraudulent activity, please contact your local police authority.

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