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Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms
Disaster recovery support for affected farms
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program provides disaster financial assistance to farms for uninsurable losses caused by a disaster, with up to $3 million in support and a deductible applied. It helps cover essential restoration, recovery, and mitigation work, including repairs, cleanup, livestock losses, and other basic farm-related needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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
- Recovery work to restore basic farm functionality after a disaster
- Response, recovery, and mitigation activities for disaster-related farm damage
- Repair or restoration of essential farm assets and livestock-related losses
Documents Needed
- Insurance declaration form
- Most recent property tax bill for each affected property
- Most recent complete tax filing for the farm
- Photographs of the damage
- Invoices and proof of payment for related repairs, when required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Farms
- Owner-operated agricultural businesses
Who is not eligible
- Hobby farms
- Farms with insurable damages
- Farms with annual gross revenue of $15M or more
Eligible expenses
- Cleanup and debris removal
- Repair and restoration of essential farm buildings
- Livestock losses and livestock fencing
- Emergency feed purchases
- Livestock evacuation costs, including pasture rental, boarding, and transportation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Insurable losses
- Loss of income or revenue
- Regular operating or maintenance costs
- Upgrading existing facilities
- Costs recoverable from another government program or legal action
Eligible geographic areas
Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- The application is first screened for eligibility.
- An inspection may be scheduled if the claim appears eligible.
- The claim is then evaluated under DFA policies and guidelines.
- Applicants receive a written decision and can appeal it.
Additional information
- Applicants must keep detailed records of damages, repairs, receipts, and proof of payment.
- All claims are subject to inspection and eligibility review before assistance is determined.
- An appeal process is available if the claim decision is disputed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms. 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 Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms?
This program provides disaster financial assistance to farms for uninsurable losses caused by a disaster, with up to $3 million in support and a deductible applied. It helps cover essential restoration, recovery, and mitigation work, including repairs, cleanup, livestock losses, and other basic farm-related needs.
How much funding can be received?
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms Funds up to $3,000,000 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:
Farm gross revenue under $15M
Uninsurable disaster damage
Approved DFA event
What expenses are eligible under Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms?
Recovery work to restore basic farm functionality after a disaster
Response, recovery, and mitigation activities for disaster-related farm damage
Repair or restoration of essential farm assets and livestock-related losses
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 Other Support