Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants

Last updated October 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 790 active disaster preparedness & relief grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 16 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 290 list an award amount, with a median of $46K.

Grants tracked: 790; from 573 funders
Median award: $46K; middle half $10K–$370K
Total listed funding: $212.9M; across 290 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 58; 26 with a published date

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Snowmobile Disaster Relief Grant Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Snowmobile Disaster Relief Grant provides financial assistance to registered snowmobile clubs or political subdivisions affected by catastrophic weather events impacting state-funded trail systems.	Not published	Up to $20K
Rapid Response Fund Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Rapid Response Fund was launched to support the community and partners before and during natural disasters in the service area. To provide life-sustaining support to those most impacted by disasters.	Not published	Varies
Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP) – National Security Supplemental DHSEM Grants · State Not published · Varies Supplemental security grant program for nonprofit organizations supported through national security funding.	Not published	Varies
Rebuild Texas Fund Michael & Susan Dell Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100M The Rebuild Texas Fund was launched following Hurricane Harvey in August 2017 to provide long-term rebuilding and development support. This was a time-limited initiative focused on sustainable community recovery.	Not published	$100M
LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund Center for Cultural Innovation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) was founded in 2001 as a California 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation.	Not published	Varies
The Compassion Fund Grants Womens Foundation of New Jersey a NJ Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Compassion Fund Grants, provided by the Womens Foundation of New Jersey, support agencies responding to natural disasters and community crises, such as floods, fires, and health emergencies.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 68 Grant Program (California) California Tahoe Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $4M The Proposition 68 Grant Program, led by the California Tahoe Conservancy, allocates $27 million to enhance Lake Tahoe's natural and recreational resources.	Not published	$4M
Southwest Montana COVID-19 Response Fund One Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $721K A collaborative fund co-hosted by One Valley Community Foundation and Greater Gallatin United Way to provide flexible resources to organizations working with individuals and populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.	Not published	$721K
Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies Federal grant program providing funds to assist in hazard mitigation planning, projects, and other activities to reduce the vulnerability of communities to hazards.	Not published	Varies
Urgent Need for Disasters Grant Program Kansas Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Urgent Need for Disasters Grant Program assists communities facing immediate challenges due to recent natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $100K
HPBA Employee Disaster Relief Fund The National HBPA Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides financial assistance to employees and teams affected by natural disasters.	Rolling	Varies
North Iowa Small Business Recovery & Continuity Fund North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
Weather it Together Hazard Mitigation Planning Program Maryland Historical Trust · State Not published · Varies This program provides technical assistance to aid local governments and other entities in three key areas: hazard mitigation planning, disaster response and recovery, and climate change adaptation.	Not published	Varies
CFGFW: Emergency Grant Program Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The CFGFW Emergency Grant Program provides crucial funding to Allen County nonprofits facing unexpected expenses that hinder their mission.	Not published	Up to $25K
ReForest Colorado Grants (Colorado Tree Coalition) Colorado Tree Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ReForest Colorado funds tree planting and planting-related expenses in communities affected by natural disasters.	Not published	Varies
Florida Disaster Fund Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida's official private fund established to assist Florida's communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster.	Not published	Varies
Urban Area Security Initiative Maryland Department of Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to selected urban areas, strengthening their capability to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks. Funds are used to procure unique equipment, training, planning and exercises to protect large high threat urban areas.	Not published	Varies
Care & Relief Partnerships Grant Givesendgo Charities · Foundation Not published · Varies Primarily United States, with focus on major disasters/crises	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Fund for Northern California Wildfires International Brotherhood of Teamsters · Foundation Not published · Varies To assist affiliated active or retired union members who lost their homes or were evacuated due to devastating wildfires affecting the North Bay and Napa Solano regions Online donations available (link provided on website) Email…	Not published	Varies
Military and Civilian Partnership for Trauma Readiness Grant Program/Mission Zero Admin for Strategic Preparedness and Response · Federal Forecast · Up to $4M Section 1291 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. 300d-91), as amended by the section 204 of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, authorizes the award of grants to: · No more than 30…	Forecast	Up to $4M
Putnam County Disaster Relief Fund United Way of Putnam County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides direct financial assistance to individuals and families in Putnam County who are facing the devastating effects of natural disasters.	Not published	Varies
Combating COVID-19 Fund Gates Philanthropy Partners · Foundation Not published · Varies A time-limited fund established during the COVID-19 pandemic to mobilize philanthropic response to the global health crisis.	Not published	Varies
FY25-26 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program – CFO California Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $238K The FY25-26 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program, administered by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, aims to enhance public safety by implementing advanced alert and warning solutions.	Not published	Up to $238K
Wells Fargo Community Giving Wells Fargo Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation collaborate with a wide range of nonprofit organizations that align with our strategic funding priorities.	Not published	Varies

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About disaster preparedness & relief grants

Disaster preparedness and relief grants help governments, tribes, and nonprofits reduce risk before disasters strike and respond and recover after they do. FEMA administers the largest programs, including Hazard Mitigation Assistance, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), and the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), most of which flow to states for local distribution. National foundations, voluntary organizations active in disaster, and community funds provide additional relief and resilience funding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do disaster preparedness & relief grants award?

Of the 790 disaster preparedness & relief grants Grantable lists as of October 7, 2026, 290 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $46K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $370K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most disaster preparedness & relief grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Emergency Management (13), DHSEM Grants (10), Maryland Department of Emergency Management (9), California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (7), and Charitable Foundation of the Islands Inc (6). In all, 573 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are disaster preparedness & relief grants due?

Of 790 grants listed, 58 accept applications on a rolling basis, 26 have a published upcoming deadline, 149 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 557 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 69% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for disaster preparedness and relief?

Available grants fund hazard mitigation projects (flood control, safe rooms, utility hardening, relocating critical facilities), emergency management capacity and planning, equipment and warning systems, and post-disaster recovery and rebuilding. FEMA programs such as Hazard Mitigation Assistance, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), and the Emergency Management Performance Grant are the major federal sources, usually administered through state emergency management agencies. Private foundations and disaster-relief nonprofits fund community recovery, supplies, and resilience work.

Who funds disaster preparedness and relief grants?

FEMA, within the Department of Homeland Security, is the dominant federal funder, distributing most preparedness and mitigation dollars through state, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies. Other federal agencies fund recovery in housing, infrastructure, and agriculture. On the private side, national and community foundations, corporate philanthropy, and voluntary organizations active in disaster provide relief funding, often more quickly and flexibly than federal programs.

How do organizations apply for FEMA disaster grants?

Most FEMA preparedness and mitigation grants are passed through to state emergency management agencies, which set their own sub-application processes and deadlines, so the practical first step is contacting your state hazard mitigation officer or emergency management office. Applications typically require a defined project scope, a benefit-cost analysis for mitigation work, and evidence of local planning such as an approved hazard mitigation plan. Nonprofits often apply as sub-recipients or in partnership with a government sponsor.

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