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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
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
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Train or support volunteers
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
- Insurance Declaration Form
- Most recent property tax bill
- Most recent complete tax filing
- Photographs of damage
- Invoices and proof of payment, when required
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
- Regular operating and maintenance costs
- Lost income, revenue, wages, or market share
- Luxury or non-essential assets and recreational items
- Damage covered by adequate insurance
- Expenses recoverable through other programs or legal action
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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