Our hearts go out to those who are impacted by wildfires in Alberta. For small business owners and entrepreneurs this is an extremely challenging time. Our team at Business Link is here to assist and connect you with emergency resources.
We’ve compiled a list of a few important resources below. Please note, this is an evolving list, and information may change over time. We encourage you to check directly with the sources below.
Red Cross
redcross.ca
- Support to small businesses and not-for-profits up to $2,000
- Financial assistance from Red Cross
- FAQs for financial assistance
- Donations
- Mental health and well-being resources
Alberta Government
alberta.ca/emergency
- Evacuation and financial supports
- Communities under evacuation order
- Advisories and closures
- How to help
- Emergency alerts
- Situation updates
- Emergency preparedness
Community Futures West Yellowhead
westyellowhead.albertacf.com/resources/disaster-recovery/jasper-wildfire-2024
- Business coaching is available daily at the office in Hinton from 10 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday
- 2024 Jasper Wildfire Complex Recovery Program
- Flexible loan amounts ranging from $5,000 to $15,000
- generous terms including an initial 6-month interest-free and payment-free period
- followed by a fixed low-interest rate of 4%
- Flexible loan amounts ranging from $5,000 to $15,000
Alberta Chambers of Commerce
abchamber.ca/wildfire-support
- Emergency preparedness
- CRA taxpayer relief
- Employment Insurance benefits & leave
- Insurance
- Mental health resources
Municipality of Jasper
https://jasper-alberta.ca/p/business-supports
- Insurance
- Recovery
- Cleaning and Reopening
- Wages & Employees
- Community Futures West Yellowhead Program
DoorDash – Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
https://get.doordash.com/en-ca/about/disaster-relief-fund
- $10,000 grants available
- Created for brick & mortar restaurants affected by natural disasters