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Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities
Financial support for disaster recovery and response
Last Update: May 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
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 Assessment
- Council resolution requesting DFA
- Invoices and proof of payment
- Photos of damaged sites and repairs
- Timesheets, payroll records, and supporting work records
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local authorities
- Watershed districts
- Municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Claims for insurable losses
- Claims for loss of income or revenue
- General wildland firefighting costs
- Secondary properties such as cottages
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 losses
- Regular operating, maintenance, and preparedness costs
- Loss of income, revenue, wages, or market share
- General wildland firefighting
- Deductibles for local authorities
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
How to apply
- Step 1: Document damage
- Take photos of damaged sites and repairs.
- Track disaster-related costs separately.
- Complete a Community Impact Assessment.
- Step 2: Submit request
- Pass a council resolution requesting DFA.
- Submit the resolution and CIA to Manitoba EMO.
- Step 3: Claim review
- Manitoba EMO reviews the submission and may arrange an inspection.
- Provide any additional documents requested.
- Step 4: Claim submission and payment
- Prepare the claim using the DFA form and procedure guide.
- Upload claim files through Manitoba Municipalities Online if applicable.
- Submit invoices, proof of payment, and supporting records before payment is issued.
Processing and Agreement
- The claim is reviewed by Manitoba EMO.
- An inspection may be arranged to assess damages.
- The local authority receives a written decision.
- Approved claims may receive a recovery advisor.
- Payments and reconciliation statements are issued after review.
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:
Natural disaster event
Uninsurable direct damage
Claim by deadline
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 Other Support