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2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program
Disaster recovery support for wildfire-affected municipalities
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $3 million in disaster financial assistance for municipalities affected by the 2025 wildfires. It supports response, recovery, relief, and mitigation costs for eligible local authority work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- $ 15,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Wildfire response and emergency operations
- Recovery and restoration of damaged infrastructure
- Evacuation and host community support
- Relief services such as mental health support
- Wildfire mitigation and preparedness actions
Documents Needed
- Completed Community Impact Assessment
- Council resolution requesting DFA
- Paid invoices and proof of payment
- Inspection report for damaged infrastructure, when required
- Supporting records such as timesheets, work orders, rental records, and equipment logs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local authorities
Who is not eligible
- Secondary properties such as cottages or cabins
- Applicants with insurable losses
- Properties not eligible for insurance that could have been insured
- General wildfire firefighting not tied to a wildland urban interface fire
Eligible expenses
- Equipment costs for disaster recovery, including mobilization and hauling
- Equipment and capital purchases for mitigation or preparedness, when approved under MPP
- Depreciation claims for event-related use of new assets
- Operating costs for equipment used during the disaster period
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Stand-by equipment hours or equipment downtime
- Fuel and oil operating costs for equipment
- Regular staff time during normal working hours
- Capital purchases not approved under DFA or MPP restrictions
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Claims are reviewed with supporting documentation and record-keeping evidence
- Manitoba EMO may work with local authorities to determine which capital purchase expenses are eligible
- Dedicated liaisons are assigned to answer claim questions and respond to local needs
- Claims are processed based on submitted records, invoices, and inspection reports where required
Additional information
- DFA is a program of last resort.
- Applications are event-specific and require official program approval.
- Accepted local authorities receive written confirmation.
- Dedicated liaisons are assigned to support claims.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the 2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the 2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program?
This program provides up to $3 million in disaster financial assistance for municipalities affected by the 2025 wildfires. It supports response, recovery, relief, and mitigation costs for eligible local authority work.
How much funding can be received?
2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program Funds up to $3,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the 2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the 2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program program, you must:
Municipalities affected by the 2025 wildfires.
Only uninsurable costs are eligible.
Costs must relate to disaster response or recovery.
What expenses are eligible under 2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program?
Wildfire response and emergency operations
Recovery and restoration of damaged infrastructure
Evacuation and host community support
Relief services such as mental health support
Wildfire mitigation and preparedness actions
Who can I contact for more information about the 2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program?
You can contact Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO) by email at dfa@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 1-888-267-8298.
Where is the 2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program available?
The 2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the 2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program is a Grant and Funding