Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants

Last updated October 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 790 active disaster preparedness & relief grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Healthy Forest Initiative Grant State of Arizona · State Not published · $60K – $500K The Healthy Forest Initiative Grant, funded by the State of Arizona and USDA Forest Service, aims to enhance fire prevention, protect critical infrastructure, and restore forests and watersheds.	Not published	$60K – $500K
Dean & Keitha Thomson Mission Grant Nebr United Methodist Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dean & Keitha Thomson Mission Grant, established by the Nebraska United Methodist Foundation, aims to support United Methodist entities and individuals in mission work.	Not published	Varies
SFY23 Preparedness & Response Grant Program Illinois Emergency Management Agency · State Not published · Varies The grant program has been appropriated to the IEMA for the purpose of all approved costs associated with Homeland Security Preparedness and Response Grant Program.	Not published	Varies
NWREC Business Disaster Loan Program North West Rural Electric Cooperative · Foundation Not published · Up to 5 years at 0% interest Provide working-capital assistance to small commercial and industrial businesses impacted by recent flooding events.	Not published	Up to 5 years at 0% interest
Office of Preparedness & Response Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies To provide overall public health emergency preparedness for the state of Maryland; including pandemic disease, natural disaster, act of terrorism, or any incident that requires state-level health coordination.	Not published	Varies
Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund Greater Austin Performing Arts Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $140K	Not published	$20K – $140K
Disaster Relief Grant The Academy of Model Aeronautics Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Program established in October 2005 designed to provide immediate financial assistance to AMA chartered clubs whose flying sites have been damaged by natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $1K
Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program Colorado State Forest Service · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program, established by the Colorado State Forest Service, aims to reduce wildfire risk to communities in the wildland-urban interface.	Not published	Up to $2M
Yavapai Firewise Grant Reimbursement Program Prescott Area Wildland Urban Interface Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants for reimbursement of costs for Firewise Mitigation are available through Yavapai Firewise. This is a reimbursement program, meaning payment to homeowners, HOAs, or associations occurs after completion of work.	Not published	Varies
City of Rockville Flood Mitigation Assistance Program Grant Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The City of Rockville Flood Mitigation Assistance Program, in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, provides financial aid to residents for flood defense improvements.	Not published	Up to $5K
SFY26 September 11th License Plates Grant Illinois Emergency Management Agency · Foundation Not published · $170K Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security The primary responsibility of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is to better prepare the State of Illinois for natural…	Not published	$170K
Prop 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience San Diego River Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Protect communities, improve forest health, enhance early detection and response and support long-term capital infrastructure projects. Hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning and wildfire prevention education.	Not published	Varies
State Preparedness Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) Grant Program Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies Provides equipment to local governments and other recipients for emergency preparedness.	Not published	Varies
Sompo Foundation Grant Sompo Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sompo Foundation Grant aims to foster positive and sustainable change in education, health, and wellness, particularly for underserved communities.	Not published	Varies
State Homeland Security Program – Competitive National Priority Area Projects Grant State of Texas Office of the Governor · State Not published · $10K State Homeland Security Program – Competitive National Priority Area Projects The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and targeted violence and…	Not published	$10K
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Disaster Relief Grants Pi Beta Phi Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies EHT Fund grants are awarded in the hope of helping members through financial crisis created by job loss, illness, natural disaster or other unexpected life circumstances.	Rolling	Varies
Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program (LHRP) Hawaii Community Lending · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Crisis Response Fund Grant Tides Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crisis Response Fund, established by the Tides Foundation, addresses urgent needs arising from crises in the U.S. The fund aims to empower communities historically marginalized by providing swift financial support to local…	Not published	Varies
National Coastal Resilience Fund Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1M – $10M The National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) aims to protect coastal communities through nature-based solutions, enhancing habitats while addressing the growing threats of climate change.	Not published	$1M – $10M
CFI Community Impact Fund Grant Charitable Foundation of the Islands Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI, Sanibel-Captiva, FL) Community Impact Fund is a pooled fund providing long-term funding for the island community's greatest challenges - investing in nonprofit innovation, capacity building…	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Grant Program Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc · Foundation Not published · $76K Emergency grant program designed to address immediate needs of nonprofit organizations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.	Not published	$76K
Cobb County Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Cobb County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cobb County Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) aims to swiftly assist individuals and families in overcoming homelessness and achieving stable housing.	Not published	Varies
Wildfire Recovery Fund The Scan Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K Older adults and people with disabilities were disproportionately impacted by the Los Angeles County wildfires and face unique challenges to recovery.	Not published	$50K
Petco Foundation: Disaster Relief Support Grant Petco Love · Foundation Not published · Varies The Petco Foundation offers disaster relief support for animal welfare organizations affected by disasters.	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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