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Disaster Financial Assistance Program
Disaster recovery support for essential losses
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 240,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 15, 2026
Location
New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
This program provides disaster recovery support after approved natural events. It covers essential repairs, replacement of essential contents, cleanup, and mitigation measures, with up to $240,000 per claim.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 240,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- New Brunswick, Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- From $ 4,800 to $ 2,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- 20 employees maximum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Disaster cleanup and restoration
- Repair or replacement of damaged homes and business properties
- Recovery of essential contents and equipment
- Mitigation projects to reduce future losses
Documents Needed
- Application form with original signature
- Proof of insurance or denial letter
- Property tax bill or lease agreement
- Photos before and after damage
- Supporting receipts, invoices, and repair records
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residents
- Small businesses
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Farmers and fishers
Who is not eligible
- Businesses with only recreational or non-essential losses
- Properties outside the affected disaster area
- Claims for insured losses already covered elsewhere
Eligible expenses
- Emergency cleanup and disinfection
- Repairs to damaged buildings and structures
- Replacement of essential contents and equipment
- Mitigation work to reduce future damage
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Insurance deductibles
- Loss of income or profits
- Non-essential items and recreational property
- Damage that was preventable or already covered elsewhere
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
- Northwest Territories affected areas
Processing and Agreement
- Application and documents are reviewed after submission.
- A damage assessment may be completed before claim settlement.
- The final decision is issued in writing.
- Approved payments are made after review and verification.
- Claim reviews may be requested if the decision is disputed.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted only after a disaster program is officially announced.
- Applicants may need to provide proof of insurance decisions.
- Progressive documentation of repairs is important.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance Program. 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 Program?
This program provides disaster recovery support after approved natural events. It covers essential repairs, replacement of essential contents, cleanup, and mitigation measures, with up to $240,000 per claim.
How much funding can be received?
Disaster Financial Assistance Program Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $240,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Disaster Financial Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Disaster Financial Assistance Program program, you must:
Disaster-related uninsurable damage
Located in affected area
Insurance does not fully cover loss
What expenses are eligible under Disaster Financial Assistance Program?
Disaster cleanup and restoration
Repair or replacement of damaged homes and business properties
Recovery of essential contents and equipment
Mitigation projects to reduce future losses
Who can I contact for more information about the Disaster Financial Assistance Program?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at flood@gov.nt.ca or by phone at 1-888-553-8558.
Where is the Disaster Financial Assistance Program available?
The Disaster Financial Assistance Program program is available the province of New Brunswick, Northwest Territories.
Is the Disaster Financial Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Disaster Financial Assistance Program is a Grant and Funding