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Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) is sponsored by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with Verizon, FedEx, and other corporate partners. This program provides $5,000 grants to small businesses (500 employees or fewer) that have been financially harmed by a qualifying disaster and incur an uncovered loss. Businesses must complete a preparedness checklist and register to be eligible.
While not directly focused on VTOL or aviation, it could provide emergency relief for a small business in the specified focus area facing an unexpected event.
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Complete Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Checklist
Online registration form (~10 minutes)
Grant application (completed after qualifying disaster, by invitation)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses (500 employees or fewer) with an Employee Identification Number (EIN), located in the U.S. or territories, not part of a large franchise, and located in a county with a state-declared State of Emergency or disaster declaration. Must have been financially harmed by a disaster and incur an uncovered loss. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) is funded by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with Verizon, FedEx, and other corporate partners. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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