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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
- Optimize production processes
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Individual Claimants Program
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