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Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations
Disaster recovery support for nonprofits
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Up to $3M in assistance is available for disaster-related losses and response costs. The program supports recovery, repairs, mitigation, and related supports for eligible non-profit organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Optimize production processes
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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 from disaster-related damage
- Repair or reconstruction of essential assets and structures
- Cleanup and restoration of affected sites
- Pre-disaster preparedness and mitigation activities
- Disaster-related relief and support services
Documents Needed
- Photographs of damaged or lost items
- Any required claim or application form
- Supporting documents requested for the claim
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Registered charities
- Community organizations
- Affordable housing providers
- Communal societies, farming colonies, and housing cooperatives
Who is not eligible
- Organizations with annual gross revenue above $15 million
- Organizations with only insurable damage
- Secondary residences such as cottages or cabins
Eligible expenses
- Damage assessments and repair appraisals
- Cleanup, debris removal, and safe disposal
- Temporary access, security, and site stabilization
- Repair or replacement of essential assets and structures
- Pre-disaster preparations and resilience improvements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Non-essential items such as books, recreational items, and seasonal decorations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility.
- An inspection may be scheduled after screening.
- The claim is evaluated under DFA policies and guidelines.
- The applicant receives a written statement of the payment decision.
- Appeals can be filed within 60 days of the statement.
Additional information
- Applications are only accepted for an announced DFA program.
- Claimants may receive an initial payment before final reimbursement.
- Appeals can be filed in two stages.
- Some claims may be resolved in part before the rest is finalized.
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?
Up to $3M in assistance is available for disaster-related losses and response costs. The program supports recovery, repairs, mitigation, and related supports for eligible non-profit organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations Funds up to $3,000,000 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:
Annual gross revenue under $15M
Uninsurable damage
Approved disaster event
What expenses are eligible under Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations?
Recovery from disaster-related damage
Repair or reconstruction of essential assets and structures
Cleanup and restoration of affected sites
Pre-disaster preparedness and mitigation activities
Disaster-related relief and support services
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 204 945-3050.
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