U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation offers Grants for Members

Small businesses face growing disaster risks but often lack funding to prepare before a storm, fire, or flood.  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with Verizon, launched the Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Mitigation Grant Program, offering $5,000 grants to select small businesses that complete a free Disaster Resilience course and apply for a disaster risk reduction project. 

Your network can help get this opportunity in front of small businesses, especially those in high-risk areas.  Share the grant with your members, distribute the outreach toolkit, and use the referral tracking link so applications can be attributed to your network.  Applications are due Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.  Contact Desmain Alexander at DAlexander@USChamber.com to get started.