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Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Individual Claimants
Disaster support for uninsurable losses
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $3 million in disaster support for eligible individuals, homeowners and tenants in Manitoba. It helps cover uninsurable losses linked to essential repairs, temporary housing, evacuation costs and other disaster-related recovery needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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 of essential home function after disaster damage
- Temporary housing for long-term displacement
- Cleanup and safe removal of disaster debris
- Emergency evacuation and basic support activities
- Disaster resilience upgrades for damaged homes
Documents Needed
- Insurance declaration form
- Most recent property tax bill
- Proof of residence
- Photos of damages
- Invoices and proof of payment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Homeowners
- Tenants
Who is not eligible
- Secondary residences and cottages
- Applicants with insurable damage
- Applicants who could not obtain insurance because of poor property condition
- Voluntary evacuation claims
Eligible expenses
- Temporary housing and evacuation-related costs
- Cleanup and debris removal
- Repairs or replacement of essential belongings
- Repair or reconstruction of essential parts of the home
- Disaster resilience improvements with prior approval
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Loss of income, revenue, wages or market share
- Regular operating, maintenance or preparedness costs
- Non-essential or luxury items
- Damage that was insurable or preventable
- Voluntary evacuation costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Application is screened for eligibility.
- An inspection may be arranged if the claim moves forward.
- The claim is evaluated after inspection and supporting evidence are reviewed.
- The applicant receives a written statement of the decision and payment details.
- Appeals may be filed in writing, first through internal review and then to the Appeal Board.
Additional information
- The program is a last-resort form of disaster support.
- Claims are reviewed after submission and may require inspection.
- Appeals are available in two stages.
- Some applicants may receive payment based on proof of loss.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Individual Claimants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Individual Claimants. 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) – Individual Claimants?
This program provides up to $3 million in disaster support for eligible individuals, homeowners and tenants in Manitoba. It helps cover uninsurable losses linked to essential repairs, temporary housing, evacuation costs and other disaster-related recovery needs.
How much funding can be received?
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Individual Claimants Funds up to $3,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Individual Claimants program?
To be eligible for the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Individual Claimants program, you must:
Principal residence only
Uninsurable damage only
Approved DFA program required
What expenses are eligible under Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Individual Claimants?
Recovery of essential home function after disaster damage
Temporary housing for long-term displacement
Cleanup and safe removal of disaster debris
Emergency evacuation and basic support activities
Disaster resilience upgrades for damaged homes
Who can I contact for more information about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Individual Claimants?
You can contact Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO) by email at dfa@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-3050.
Where is the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Individual Claimants available?
The Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Individual Claimants program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Individual Claimants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Individual Claimants is a Other Support