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Mitigation & Preparedness Program (MPP)
Funding for disaster resilience projects
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- Funding available
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program lets eligible local authorities use their DFA deductible for disaster mitigation and preparedness projects. Up to 100% of eligible DFA costs are reimbursed, and the funds can support approved resiliency projects, equipment, and risk assessments.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Ensure financial sustainability
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Manitoba
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local authorities
- Municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Local authorities not part of an eligible DFA program
- Organizations outside municipal government
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs for acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating, or renovating assets
- Engineering, design, supervision, consulting, and testing costs
- Environmental assessments and related monitoring
- Land acquisition and performance bond costs
- Public awareness and education activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administrative overhead and staff time
- Regular operating and maintenance costs
- Leasing costs for land, buildings, or equipment
- Financing charges, legal fees, and loan interest
- Donated or in-kind goods and services
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Activities funded
- Disaster mitigation and preparedness projects
- Infrastructure upgrades that improve resilience to extreme weather and disasters
- Purchase of preparedness equipment and resources
- Risk assessment and planning projects
- Joint projects with other local authorities
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm eligibility
- Wait for notification that your local authority is eligible to apply.
- Step 2: Prepare proposal
- Download and complete the proposal template.
- Attach the required supporting material and council resolution.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Email the completed documents to mpp@gov.mb.ca.
- Step 4: Review and follow-up
- Manitoba EMO reviews the application and contacts the applicant if needed.
Documents Needed
- Completed proposal template
- Council resolution approving the proposal
- Supporting information for the proposed project or equipment purchase
- Cost estimates
- Signed certification by the Chief Administrative Officer or other appropriate official
Selection criteria
- Project improves preparedness or resilience
- Project aligns with the local emergency plan
- Project is cost-effective and evidence based
- Project considers regional implications and partnerships
- Project supports risk management and long-term resilience
Processing and Agreement
- Step 1: Proposal review
- Manitoba EMO reviews the submitted proposal.
- Additional details may be requested if needed.
- Step 2: Approval notification
- Applicants are notified in writing if the proposal is approved.
- Step 3: Contribution agreement
- A contribution agreement must be signed before the project proceeds.
- Step 4: Reimbursement
- The municipal DFA deductible is reimbursed during the claims evaluation process.
- Step 5: Reporting and closure
- Semi-annual reports are required after the project starts.
- A final report is required when the project is complete.
- Manitoba reviews the final report and closes the project.
Additional information
- Local authorities are notified when an approved MPP is available.
- Projects may be completed immediately or through a reserve fund.
- Unspent funds must be returned to Manitoba.
- The program is administered by the Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mitigation & Preparedness Program (MPP) Program
What is the Mitigation & Preparedness Program (MPP)?
This program lets eligible local authorities use their DFA deductible for disaster mitigation and preparedness projects. Up to 100% of eligible DFA costs are reimbursed, and the funds can support approved resiliency projects, equipment, and risk assessments.
How much funding can be received?
Mitigation & Preparedness Program (MPP) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Mitigation & Preparedness Program (MPP) program?
To be eligible for the Mitigation & Preparedness Program (MPP) program, you must:
Eligible local authority
Approved DFA program
Project improves resilience
What expenses are eligible under Mitigation & Preparedness Program (MPP)?
Capital costs for acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating, or renovating assets
Engineering, design, supervision, consulting, and testing costs
Environmental assessments and related monitoring
Land acquisition and performance bond costs
Public awareness and education activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Mitigation & Preparedness Program (MPP)?
You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at mpp@gov.mb.ca.
Where is the Mitigation & Preparedness Program (MPP) available?
The Mitigation & Preparedness Program (MPP) program is available the province of Manitoba.