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Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses
Disaster support for Manitoba claimants
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Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The Insurance Declaration Form for Disaster Financial Assistance now adds a clearer denial rule for applicants who could have purchased adequate overland flood insurance.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The Insurance Declaration Form for Disaster Financial Assistance now adds a clearer denial rule for applicants who could have purchased adequate overland flood insurance.
Insurance Declaration Form Eligibility Update
The Insurance Declaration Form for Disaster Financial Assistance now states that an expense is not eligible if adequate insurance to cover it was available for purchase in the impacted region or community, and it adds a clearer denial rule for applicants who could have purchased adequate overland flood insurance and chose not to. The revised form is now shown as a 2-page document with new applicant and licensed insurance broker or agent sections, plus added fields for date of loss, policy details, coverage limits, and explanations when no overland flood or water insurance was available.
Funding available
$ 2,400,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Disaster Financial Assistance program supports eligible claimants in Manitoba after a natural disaster. It helps cover eligible expenses and losses tied directly to response, recovery, mitigation, and restoration of basic essential assets or services.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 15,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Work required to restore basic functionality.
- Response, recovery and mitigation work.
Documents Needed
- A copy of the insurance declaration form.
- The most recent property tax bill for your 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 small business 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?
- Individuals
- Businesses, non-profit organizations, charities, and other community organizations
- Local authorities
- Watershed districts
Who is not eligible
- Applicants where insurance was available.
- Applicants who could have purchased available and adequate overland flood insurance and chose not to.
Eligible expenses
- Uninsurable losses for basic and essential needs.
- Response, recovery and mitigation costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Books, recreational items, and seasonal decorations are ineligible for assistance
- Basic and essential items only will be considered for assistance under the DFA program
Eligible geographic areas
- Specified geographic area named in the disaster financial assistance program
How to apply
- The claimant must file a claim with the Emergency Management Organization on or before the published deadline.
- The claim must be made in writing on a form approved by the Emergency Management Organization.
- The co-ordinator may extend the claim deadline if extenuating circumstances prevented filing on time.
Processing and Agreement
- Upon submitting your application, you will receive confirmation that it has been received.
- If a DFA program is established, staff from Manitoba EMO will contact you to conduct a screening.
- After the screening call, your application is reviewed for eligibility and an in-person inspection may be scheduled.
- Once an inspection has been completed, your claim will be evaluated in accordance with DFA policies and guidelines to determine your assistance.
- An initial payment may be issued based on losses and damages noted during the inspection and basic documentation you provided, and additional payments may be issued when paid invoice of repair or replacement is provided.
Additional information
- DFA is not insurance or compensation and only covers essential needs and work required to restore basic functionality.
- DFA does not replace everything that was lost and may not cover the entire cost of restoring or replacing damaged property.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses Program
What is the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses?
The Disaster Financial Assistance program supports eligible claimants in Manitoba after a natural disaster. It helps cover eligible expenses and losses tied directly to response, recovery, mitigation, and restoration of basic essential assets or services.
How much funding can be received?
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,400,000 per project.
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:
Small businesses must have yearly gross revenues of less than $15M.
Damages must be uninsurable.
What expenses are eligible under Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses?
Work required to restore basic functionality.
Response, recovery and mitigation work.
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 204-945-3050.
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 Grant and Funding