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Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities
Financial support for disaster recovery and response
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Latest source updateLast Update: July 6, 2026Latest change: The Active DFA Programs page now lists the 2026 June Heavy Rains program with new dates, applicant groups, and an Apply for DFA link, and the insurance declaration form adds a new insurance-availability eligibility rule.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: The Active DFA Programs page now lists the 2026 June Heavy Rains program with new dates, applicant groups, and an Apply for DFA link, and the insurance declaration form adds a new insurance-availability eligibility rule.
DFA Local Authorities updated with 2026 Heavy Rains program
The Active DFA Programs page now shows the 2026 June Heavy Rains program, with a Program Announcement Date of June 11, 2026, a Deadline to request DFA of September 9, 2026, and a Deadline to submit invoices and event related expenses of June 11, 2027; municipalities accepted into the program have until June 11, 2027 and June 11, 2028 for the listed cost-submission milestones. The same update also adds an Apply for DFA link and community engagement sessions, and it expands the eligible audience to primary residences, farms, businesses, and non-profit organizations affected by the heavy rains while excluding insurable damages, secondary properties such as cottages, and losses of income, revenue, wages, market share, or opportunity. The Insurance Declaration Form was also revised to state that an expense is not eligible if adequate insurance to cover it was available for purchase in the impacted region or community, and it changes the form to applicant completion in Section 1.
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Deadline
September 9, 2026
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Provides financial support for disaster response, recovery and relief. The maximum assistance is up to $3 million, for eligible disaster-related activities such as restoring infrastructure, emergency response, and community support services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Disaster response activities
- Infrastructure repair and restoration
- Relief and recovery supports for affected people and organizations
- Recovery planning and resilience-related activities
Documents Needed
- Community Impact Statement
- Council Resolution
- Receipts, invoices and other documents requested by Manitoba EMO
- Written statement from the applicant's insurer confirming the types of insurance coverage available prior to the natural disaster
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Primary residences
- Farms
- Businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Secondary properties such as cottages
- Applicants seeking compensation for loss of income, revenue, wages, market share or opportunity
- Applicants with insurable damages
Eligible expenses
- Debris removal and cleanup
- Equipment use, mobilization, and hauling
- Personnel overtime and temporary staff costs
- Engineering, claim preparation, and administrative costs
- Temporary housing, mental health, and financial counselling supports
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Insurable damages
- Secondary properties such as cottages
- Loss of income, revenue, wages, market share or opportunity
- Claims where adequate overland flood insurance was available for purchase in the impacted region or community
Eligible geographic areas
- Rural Municipality of Woodlands - Warren
- Rural Municipality of St. Andrews - Clandeboye
- Town of Swan River
- Swan Valley West
How to apply
- Submit a CIA as soon as possible after the event.
- For municipalities, submit a Council Resolution and Community Impact Statement.
- Apply for DFA through the online application form.
- Submit invoices and event-related expenses by June 11, 2027.
- Municipalities accepted into the program must submit costs related to responding to the disaster by June 11, 2027.
- Municipalities accepted into the program must submit costs related to restoring uninsurable infrastructure or for relief and recovery supports by June 11, 2028.
Processing and Agreement
- Manitoba EMO conducts a preliminary screening after the application is submitted.
- If the preliminary screening suggests eligibility, an onsite inspection of the land, building and/or other property will be conducted.
- After the inspection, Manitoba EMO determines whether the claim qualifies for DFA based on the program's guidelines and policies.
- Written confirmation of receipt is sent within two weeks after submission.
Additional information
- A dedicated liaison is assigned to each local authority.
- Advance and progress payments may be available.
- The program is open for two years.
- Appeals are available after a written decision.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities Program
What is the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities?
Provides financial support for disaster response, recovery and relief. The maximum assistance is up to $3 million, for eligible disaster-related activities such as restoring infrastructure, emergency response, and community support services.
How much funding can be received?
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities Funds up to $3,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities program?
To be eligible for the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities program, you must:
Primary residences, farms, businesses and non-profit organizations affected by the heavy rains
Farm annual gross revenues up to $15 million
Small business yearly gross revenues up to $15 million
What expenses are eligible under Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities?
Disaster response activities
Infrastructure repair and restoration
Relief and recovery supports for affected people and organizations
Recovery planning and resilience-related activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities?
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) - Local Authorities available?
The Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities is a Grant and Funding