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Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses
Disaster aid for Manitoba small businesses
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $3 million in disaster assistance for small businesses in Manitoba. It supports uninsurable losses linked to disaster response, recovery, and mitigation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- 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
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- 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
- Disaster response activities
- Recovery and repair work
- Mitigation and resilience improvements
- Temporary relocation or stabilization measures
Documents Needed
- Insurance declaration form
- Most recent property tax bill
- Most recent complete tax filing
- Photos of damage
- Invoices and proof of payment for repairs, when required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small businesses
- Businesses operating in Manitoba
Who is not eligible
- Businesses with insurable losses
- Businesses with gross revenue of $15 million or more
- Businesses unable to purchase insurance because of poor property condition
Eligible expenses
- Disaster response, recovery, and mitigation costs
- Repair or replacement of essential assets and structures
- Cleanup and debris removal
- Temporary access, security, and stabilization work
- Initial and additional repair payments tied to verified losses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Insurable losses
- Regular operating, continuity, or routine maintenance costs
- Lost income, revenue, wages, market share, or opportunity
- Luxury or non-essential assets
- Damage that could have been reasonably prevented
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Application is first screened for eligibility
- An inspection may be arranged if the claim may qualify
- The claim is evaluated after inspection to determine assistance
- A written decision is issued, including payment details and appeal rights
- Appeals may be submitted in writing within 60 days
Additional information
- The program is a last-resort form of disaster assistance.
- Assistance is available only when a disaster program has been announced.
- Support may be provided in stages, including initial and additional payments.
- Appeals must be made in writing within the stated deadlines.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses. 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) - Small Businesses?
This program provides up to $3 million in disaster assistance for small businesses in Manitoba. It supports uninsurable losses linked to disaster response, recovery, and mitigation.
How much funding can be received?
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses Funds up to $3,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses program?
To be eligible for the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses program, you must:
Gross revenue under $15M
Uninsurable disaster damage
Business impacted by a declared disaster
What expenses are eligible under Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses?
Disaster response activities
Recovery and repair work
Mitigation and resilience improvements
Temporary relocation or stabilization measures
Who can I contact for more information about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses?
You can contact Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO) by email at dfa@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 2049453050.
Where is the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses available?
The Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses is a Other Support