This is new territory for all of us. Every Jasper resident has experienced loss, and each person’s healing process is unique. Be kind to yourself and others as we navigate this difficult time together. Healing takes time, so allow yourself space to grieve.
For those still away from home, we can imagine how stressful this uncertainty is. Our hearts are with you. Support is available, and no one has to face this alone. Please see the list of resources below.
Displaced Japerites
Are you a Jasper resident who has left town because of the wildfire or other challenges? Sign up here to get updates, invites to events and ways you can stay part of the community while away from Jasper.
Visit our Displaced Jasperites webpage for more ways that we can help you stay connected to the community while away from Jasper.
Resources for insurance disputes
- Government of Alberta information for insurance consumers
- Government of Alberta insurance consumer complaints
- Contact your insurance broker or insurance provider to access their complaint process
- Find out who the ombudsperson is for your insurance company and contact them
- Insurance dispute resolutions- have a complaint about your insurer or insurance professional? The insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has outlined a number of actions you can take to be sure you’re heard and that your issue is resolved
- General Insurance Ombudservice (GIO)
- Dispute resolution process in the Insurance Act
- Policyholders can also initiate an action through the courts
Recovery Funders
Funder Name | Grant Name | Funder Priorities/Focus Areas | Funding Amount (maximum) | Intake Cycle/Deadlines | Eligibility | Notes | Who Administers the Fund | Contact Information |
Canadian Red Cross | Recovery Grant | Recovery Grants are available to community organizations as they contribute to community recovery, scale and adapt their services to meet increased needs for support, and strengthen their capacity to deliver recovery-focused work. | $200 000 | Continuous Intake | Registered charities and non-profit organizations, municipal and regional entities, and Indigenous governing bodies | Alberta Wildfires 2024: Grants for Community Organizations - Canadian Red Cross | CRC Granting | CRCgrants@redcross.ca |
| Seasonal Grant | Was available for projects, activities or events that contributed to recovery and community connectedness and wellbeing. | $25 000 | CLOSED: No further granting anticipated | |||||
Jasper Rotary Club | Community & Youth budget allocations | Youth Service: Empower youth through leadership development programs, scholarships and project support. Community Service: Small grants to improve quality of life in our community and to serve the public interest. | Annual budget is approximately $10 000 for community and $4 500 for youth | Application for annual youth leadership course & scholarship promoted at schools February-March. No formal application window for community budget allocations. | No CRA status required. Must be non-profit and for public good. | Contact club for service project partnerships | Jasper Rotary Club. Contacts for executive members is at the bottom of the page link | Website |
Rotary District 5370 | Fire Relief Fund | Projects that address mental health, recreation, education, and seniors support. | Remaining fund total for Round 2: $67 000 Round 1: $56 216 was dispersed to six recipients averaging $9 370 | March 31, 2026 | Qualified charities and qualified donees as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). | All applications must be directly fire related, be sustainable, be clearly defined and specific, and follow the application guidlines. | Rotary District 5370 with a Jasper Grant Committee | Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Doug Campbell, Grant Coordinator, prior to submitting an application to discuss project eligibility. Completed applications may be submitted: By email: RDCF@shaw.ca By mail: Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation 50 Lorraine Crescent St. Albert, AB T8N 2R3 |
The Armstrong Collective | Rocky Mountaineer's Jasper Recovery Pledge | Projects to support the recovery and well-being of the community, both immediately and for the long-term. | $1M total pledged. Approximately $100 000 maximum per project, with flexibility if required. | Continuous intake | Community organizations, including but not limited to registered non-profits/charities, municipalities, and Indigenous governing bodies | Natasha Gorbert-Hopkins, Director, Communications at Armstrong Collective (on behalf of Rocky Mountaineer, Armstrong Collective and the Armstrong Family Foundation) | ||
Banff Canmore Foundation (BCF) | Jasper Community Team Society (JCTS) Jasper Recovery Grant Program | Designed to support recovery, resilience, and risk reduction in Jasper following the 2024 wildfire complex
| $15 000 per project (must reach out to JCTS for request greater than that) | Quarterly | Qualified donees | $150 000 remaining funds as of January 2026 (Jasper Recovery Granting Fund) | Banff Canmore Foundation (under Programs) | grants@banffcanmorefoundation.org |
| Jasper Recreation Opportunity Grants | Supports initiatives and programs that provide access to a diverse range of recreational activities and pursuits for all ages and developmental stages, and for every season. The goal of this program is to unlock an abundance of recreational opportunities, rebuilding the confidence of Jasperites that Jasper is a wonderful place for families to build a life. Examples of initiatives that can be funded:
| $25 000 (must reach out to BCF for projects costing more than that) | Biannual | Qualified donees | Roughly $175 000 available budget per intake | Banff Canmore Foundation (under Programs) | ||
| Pursuit for Jasper | Supports Jasper recovery and community-building grants and programming | Approximately $100 000 per project | Opportunity driven | Qualified donees | Banff Canmore Foundation (under Programs) | grants@banffcanmorefoundation.org |
