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Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations
Disaster recovery support for Manitoba applicants
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 30, 2026Latest change: Manitoba updated DFA request and submission deadlines for the 2026 June Heavy Rains program and added counselling expenses as eligible claims in the FAQ.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 30, 2026
Latest change: Manitoba updated DFA request and submission deadlines for the 2026 June Heavy Rains program and added counselling expenses as eligible claims in the FAQ.
DFA dates and counselling coverage updated
The Active DFA Programs page now shows the request deadline for the 2026 June Heavy Rains program as October 8, 2026, and the invoice and event-expense deadline as July 12, 2027. It also shows municipal cost-submission deadlines of July 12, 2027 and July 10, 2028. The FAQ now says mental health counselling expenses may be eligible after private insurance is used first, up to $750 per claim, and financial counselling may be eligible on a case-by-case basis, also up to $750 per claim and subject to approval. The FAQ text also reflects that these counselling supports may be relevant to non-profit organizations.
Funding available
$ 2,400,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Disaster Financial Assistance supports Manitoba primary residences, farms, businesses, non-profit organizations and municipalities affected by eligible natural disasters and uninsurable damage. It helps with uninsured disaster losses and can cover response, recovery and mitigation work for applicants.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Optimize production processes
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 15,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Emergency and Relief
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Response, recovery and relief activities
- Restoration of uninsurable infrastructure
- Mitigation measures
Documents Needed
- A copy of the insurance declaration form
- The most recent property tax bill for the property to confirm the property value and property ownership of all affected parcels of land and structures
- The most recent complete tax filing for the non-profit to demonstrate gross revenue does not exceed $15M
- Photographs of the damage
- Invoices and proof of payment for event-related repairs (when required.)
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations impacted by a disaster
Who is not eligible
- Secondary properties such as cottages
- Applicants for whom insurance coverage for the damage claimed was readily available from an insurance broker or agent
- Applicants who had a chance to purchase available and adequate overland flood coverage on their renewal and chose not to
Eligible expenses
- Uninsurable losses for basic and essential needs
- Work required to restore basic functionality
- Response, recovery and mitigation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Insurable damages, whether insurance was purchased or not
- Expenses for which adequate insurance to cover the expense was available for purchase in the impacted region/community
- Loss of income, revenue, wages, market share or opportunity
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- DFA may be reduced or denied if the damage existed before the natural disaster.
- DFA may be reduced or denied if the applicant did not take reasonable action before, during or after the natural disaster to prevent or limit damage.
- DFA may be reduced or denied if the applicant neglected or showed indifference towards the damage after the natural disaster.
How to apply
- You have 90 days from the announcement of a DFA program to apply to Manitoba EMO
- Visit the Active DFA Programs page to review the active programs
- If you have been impacted by a disaster with an approved DFA program, a link will be available on the Active DFA Programs page to submit your application
Processing and Agreement
- Manitoba EMO will conduct a preliminary screening after the application is submitted.
- If the preliminary screening suggests the applicant may be eligible, an onsite inspection of the land, building and/or other property may be conducted.
- The applicant agrees to permit any person designated by Manitoba EMO to enter the property, at an agreed time and date, to complete the inspection.
- Manitoba EMO may request copies of receipts, invoices and other documents regarding eligible expenses and insurance payouts or other compensation; it may also pay DFA in multiple installments, and joint owners or co-tenants will receive cheques in both names unless both parties instruct Manitoba EMO in writing.
- The applicant must immediately advise Manitoba EMO of any additional compensation received after submitting the application; if ineligible expenses were submitted or compensation was not reported, DFA must be repaid within 30 days and interest will accrue until repaid in full.
Additional information
- Manitoba EMO reserves the right to apply some discretion in how it determines eligibility
- The DFA Program guidelines and policies are subject to change from time to time without notice
- Any assistance provided to the applicant is discretionary and gratuitous
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations Program
What is the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations?
Disaster Financial Assistance supports Manitoba primary residences, farms, businesses, non-profit organizations and municipalities affected by eligible natural disasters and uninsurable damage. It helps with uninsured disaster losses and can cover response, recovery and mitigation work for applicants.
How much funding can be received?
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations Funds up to $2,400,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations program?
To be eligible for the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations program, you must:
Farm and business claimants must have gross annual revenues up to and not above $15,000,000 per year
The applicant must have incurred and paid out-of-pocket expenses for goods and services necessitated by a natural disaster
Insurance coverage for the damage claimed must not have been readily available from an insurance broker or agent
What expenses are eligible under Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations?
Response, recovery and relief activities
Restoration of uninsurable infrastructure
Mitigation measures
Who can I contact for more information about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations?
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) – Non-Profit Organizations available?
The Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations is a Grant and Funding