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By Adam Campbell

SHUSWAP ECONOMIC RECOVERY TASKFORCE

Shuswap Economic Recovery Taskforce announces $50,000 wildfire recovery grant

Dec 4, 2023 | 3:26 PM

KAMLOOPS — The Shuswap Economic Recovery Taskforce (SERT) has launched a $50,000 wildfire recovery grant program aimed at supporting businesses in the North Shuswap affected by the Bush Creek East wildfire earlier this year.

Funding will be available to businesses, partnerships, non-profit organizations, First Nations businesses and other groups.

The grant is part of SERT’s larger wildfire recovery program for impacted Shuswap communities and businesses. Affected organizations are encouraged to apply by completing the Needs Assessment Form outlining losses and recovery needs.

SERT is offering alternative support systems to those who don’t receive the grant, such as one-on-one sessions through Community Futures Shuswap and the Disaster Recovery Economic Adjustment Initiative (DREAI).

The SERT is currently seeking donations to increase the amount of available funds, which can be made to the Shuswap Community Foundation (SCF) “Emergency Response Fund” at any Salmon Arm savings and credit union branch.

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E-transfers can also be made to info@shuswapfoundation.ca under description “North Shuswap Business Recovery”.

For more information on the program, click here.