A wildfire burns in northern Manitoba near Flin Flon, as seen from a helicopter surveying the situation, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government will match funds contributed to wildfire victims through the Canadian Red Cross’s 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal fund.
The province announced on Tuesday that it will provide up to $6.5 million in matched funds to support recovery for individuals and small businesses in wildfire-affected regions. Of the funds set aside, approximately $2 million will be for small-business support.
Registered evacuees who previously received emergency financial assistance will be eligible for recovery support of $120 per adult and $65 per child.
The Canadian Red Cross in Manitoba is developing an application-based program for affected small businesses, with further details to follow in January 2026.
The Red Cross, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak and Four Arrows Regional Health Authority will distribute the funds.
