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Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms

Disaster support for farms with uninsurable damages

Offered by
Government of Manitoba
Official source: gov.mb.ca

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Funding available
$ 2,400,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Who can apply
Farms with yearly gross revenues of less than $15M
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Overview

The Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program supports farms impacted by a disaster with financial support for uninsurable damages in Manitoba. It covers cleanup, repair and restoration of essential buildings and damaged pens and corrals, harvested and stored crops, and livestock losses.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$2,400,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Optimize production processes
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Train or support volunteers
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Manitoba
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
$ 15,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

DFA FAQ adds counselling support eligibility

The DFA FAQ now says mental health counselling and, case by case, financial counselling may be eligible for reimbursement under the program.

See more

The Frequently Asked Questions now says mental health counselling expenses may be eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance after private insurance is used first, with services provided by a certified practitioner and reimbursement capped at $750 per claim. The FAQ also adds that financial counselling may qualify on a case-by-case basis, with support up to $750 per claim subject to approval, and points claimants to additional free counselling and financial-support resources.

Official source: gov.mb.ca
September 30, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Farms with yearly gross revenues of less than $15M

Who is not eligible

  • The DFA program does not provide assistance where insurance was available.
  • A DFA applicant who could have purchased available and adequate overland flood insurance is NOT eligible to receive DFA.
  • Manitoba EMO will deny DFA to any applicant who had a chance to purchase overland flood coverage on their renewal and chose not to.

Eligible expenses

  • Expenses related to mental health counselling
  • Financial counselling supports on a case-by-case basis

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Costs related to dry conditions
  • Insurable losses (e.g. damaged property or items that could have been insured at the time of the disaster)
  • Costs recoverable from any other government program
  • Loss of income and opportunity (e.g. reduced crop yield or loss of value of livestock due to early sale); inconveniences and normal operating costs
  • Upgrading existing facilities; damage that is a normal risk of trade, occupation or enterprise (e.g. losses related to drought or crops remaining on the field late in the season); inability to seed

Activities funded

  • Clean up and removal of debris
  • Repair and restoration of essential buildings and restoration of damaged pens and corrals
  • Limited silting, field erosion cuts and cleaning of filed ditches
  • Repairs to permanent pre-existing dikes protecting productive farmland

How to apply

  • You have 90 days from the announcement of a DFA program to apply to Manitoba EMO.
  • Visit the Active DFA Programs page to review the active programs.
  • If you have been impacted by a disaster with an approved DFA program, a link will be available on the Active DFA Programs page to submit your application.

Documents Needed

  • Insurance Declaration Form – Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA)
  • The most recent property tax bill for each affected property to confirm the property value and property ownership of all affected parcels of land and structures; the most recent complete tax filing for the farm to demonstrate gross revenue does not exceed $15M
  • Farmland Owner's Authorization for claims with damage to rented land where repairs are delegated by the landowner to the tenant
  • Photographs of the damage; invoices and proof of payment for event-related repairs (when required.)
  • Veterinary Certificate completed and signed by you and your veterinarian for verification of livestock loss

Processing and Agreement

  • All DFA applications go through an initial screening.
  • If it is determined that you are not eligible for DFA, you will be notified by letter.
  • If it is determined that you may be eligible for DFA, an inspection of your property may be arranged.
  • Once an inspection has been completed, your claim will be evaluated in accordance with DFA policies and guidelines to determine your assistance.
  • An initial payment may be issued based on losses and damages noted during the inspection and basic documentation you provided; additional payments may be issued when paid invoice of repair (or replacement) is provided.

Additional information

  • The DFA Program guidelines and policies are subject to change from time to time without notice.
  • Any assistance provided to the Applicant is discretionary and gratuitous.

Contacts

dfa@gov.mb.ca
1-888-267-8298

Official sources

Farms

Program guide

Agricultural claim eligibilityAgricultural claim eligibilityFarms

Application form

Articles LIST FORMArticles LIST FORMInsurance Declaration Form - Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA)Insurance Declaration Form - Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA)Labour and Equipment Inspection Sheet

Supporting document

Disaster Financial Assistance Program - ManitobaDisaster Financial Assistance Program - ManitobaFarmland Owner’s AuthorizationFarmland Owner’s Authorization
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms Program

What is the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms?

The Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program supports farms impacted by a disaster with financial support for uninsurable damages in Manitoba. It covers cleanup, repair and restoration of essential buildings and damaged pens and corrals, harvested and stored crops, and livestock losses.

How much funding can be received?

Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms Funds up to $2,400,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms program?

To be eligible for the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms program, you must: The farm must have yearly gross revenues of less than $15M. Damages must be uninsurable.

What expenses are eligible under Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms?

Expenses related to mental health counselling Financial counselling supports on a case-by-case basis

Who can I contact for more information about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms?

You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at dfa@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 1-888-267-8298.

Where is the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms available?

The Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms program is available the province of Manitoba.

Is the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms is a Grant and Funding