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Support to Small Businesses and Not-for-Profits Program

We are committed to supporting people and communities impacted by the 2025 wildfires. Support for small businesses and not-for-profit organizations is essential to community recovery.

This support is thanks to donations to the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfires Appeal.

Note: This program does not fund loss of revenue or income.

Details for applicants

This program accepted applications from October 27, 2025, to February 27, 2026.

As of February 28, 2026, we are no longer accepting new applications. We will continue to work with those who have already submitted an application.

To be eligible for this program, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations had to:

  • Be in an area that was under an evacuation order for at least 14 days due to the 2025 wildfires.
  • Be currently registered or licensed with all applicable agencies or jurisdictions. For example, you may need to be registered with the Newfoundland and Labrador Corporate Registry and/or the Canada Revenue Agency.
  • Have been in operation on or before the date the evacuation order was put in place for their community.
  • Be financially vulnerable because of the wildfires’ impacts.
  • Have resumed or are intending to resume operations.

Small businesses must also:

  • Have a maximum of 50 employees.
  • Have a net income of less than $350,000. (Calculate your net income as revenue less expenses.)  
  • Be the owner’s primary source of income.
Eligible applicants received funding of $2,000. This funding is to support uninsured expenses.

You may also apply for up to $8,000 in additional funding. This funding is to help with expenses not covered by insurance or other assistance programs. 

Note: You must provide receipts to validate this additional funding.

Contact our team

If you have questions about your application or about the program, please contact us by emailing NLSmallBizSupport@redcross.ca. Or call and leave a message at 1-833-966-4225.

Please leave your information and someone will return your call.

We are always trying to improve and serve you better.

If you want to share feedback on your experience with us, please email CRCfeedback4@redcross.ca. Please include as much detail as possible, such as your location and which emergency you have been impacted by. This information will help us to better respond to your email.

Your feedback is important to us. We will respond to your email as soon as possible.

For journalists and media outlets, please visit:
Media Contacts | Canadian Red Cross.

Fraud Alert

Unfortunately, there are some people who may try to take advantage of those impacted by a disaster through fraudulent tactics. To protect yourself from fraud, it's important to understand the steps involved in receiving funds from the Canadian Red Cross.  

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.