• The Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) grant program

    Small Business Readiness for Resiliency

    Protect Your Business Now. Sign Up for a $5,000 Disaster Grant.

     

    Use our proven checklist to prepare your business now and become eligible for a $5,000 grant if a qualifying disaster impacts your area. The Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) grant program is offered in partnership with FedEx and supported by trusted corporate partners who care about small businesses and their communities.

    The return on being prepared is significant. Prepared businesses are more likely to continue operating through disasters and recover faster. Taking small steps now – by preparing and registering – can pay off in many ways when it matters most.

    Get Started

     
    • Step 1: Review the Checklist
      Start with the Red Cross preparedness checklist and choose the steps that make sense for your business.
      Download Now
    • Step 2: Sign Up
      Registration takes about 10 minutes and puts you in the fast lane for recovery funding after a qualified disaster.
      Sign Up Now
    • Step 3: Stay Connected
      If a qualifying disaster affects your community, we’ll reach out with clear instructions on how to apply for the $5,000 relief funding. We’ll also share preparedness resources and updates.
      Check Eligibility

    Continue Your Preparedness Journey

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    R4R is a first step in preparedness and a proud partner of the American Red Cross Ready Rating program. Ready Rating offers additional tools, resources, and guidance to help strengthen your organization’s readiness.