We encourage your organization to share the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Program with your networks. Below, you'll find sample language to use to help spread the word about this important initiative. 

About the Program  

Developed in partnership with founding sponsor FedEx, the U.S. Chamber Foundation's Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Program empowers small business owners to proactively mitigate the risks posed by disasters. 

With additional support from Allstate, American Express, and Fiserv, the program helps small business owners prepare for disasters and offers quick-turn relief funding of $5,000 for those prepared businesses after a state emergency order or state disaster declaration is made in their region. 

How it Works 

Step 1: Complete the Preparedness Checklist  

Download FedEx’s Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Small Businesses (available in English and Spanish). You can download the checklist here. 

Step 2: Take the Eligibility Quiz and Register Your Business

Once you’ve completed the preparedness checklist, take this quiz to check your program eligibility. If you meet our program requirements, register your business in the R4R database. 

Step 3: Apply to Receive a $5,000 Grant 

Our team will closely monitor state emergency orders and disaster declarations. Should a disaster occur in your area and your business meets the program criteria, we will reach out with instructions on how to apply for a grant. 

Learn more about the process here.

Follow and Tag 

Please follow our social media accounts and tag us using the handles below when you share information about the R4R program. 

Sample Messages 

  • The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) program helps small businesses prepare for natural disasters and recover as quickly as possible if a disaster strikes. All businesses have to do is complete a preparedness checklist and register for the opportunity to receive a $5,000 grant. Get started today: https://uscc.foundation/43J9Yxl   
  • Did you know that an estimated 25% of small businesses do not recover after a major disaster? The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) program helps business owners prepare for the next crisis and provides an opportunity to receive a $5,000 grant if a disaster hits. Learn more: https://uscc.foundation/43J9Yxl   
  • As natural disasters increase, it's more important than ever for small businesses to be prepared for the unexpected. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) program offers a simple preparedness checklist and the opportunity to receive a $5,000 grant if a disaster hits. Register your business today: https://uscc.foundation/43J9Yxl     
  • Most small businesses believe they’re ready for disasters, but only 26% actually are. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) program helps businesses better prepare for and recover from disasters through a simple three-step process. Learn more and register your business today: https://uscc.foundation/43J9Yxl   

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