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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Emergency Mitigation & Preparedness Grants Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Costs covered by this grant are not required to be a result of Hurricane Francine.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Recovery – Town Highway Emergency Fund Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Repair, build, or reconstruct Class 1, 2, or 3 town highways and for repair or replace drainage structures including bridges on Class 1, 2, 3, and 4 town highways damaged by natural or man-made disasters.	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) - Delaware Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) in Delaware, managed by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), aims to enhance security for nonprofits at risk of terrorist attacks.	Not published	Varies
Wayne County Emergency Response Fund Wayne County Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Homer Foundation: Emergency Loans Grant Homer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Homer Foundation provides emergency loans to nonprofits impacted by natural disasters or unforeseen circumstances. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life in the greater Homer area through philanthropic efforts.	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps State Formula Fund Grant: North Dakota Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) · Foundation Not published · Varies The AmeriCorps State Formula Fund Grant in North Dakota supports programs that recruit, train, and supervise AmeriCorps members to address vital community issues.	Not published	Varies
FY26 Emergency Operations Center Homeland Security Grants · State Not published · Varies Special appropriation of funds for the building or renovation of Emergency Operation Centers. These are special appropriation projects.	Not published	Varies
Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Maryland Department of Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies Provides funding for training and planning to increase State and local effectiveness in safety and efficiently handling hazardous materials accidents and incidents.	Not published	Varies
Animal Assistance Foundation Responsive Grants Animal Assistance Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Animal Assistance Foundation (AAF) provides Responsive Grants -- emergency funding to Colorado animal-welfare agencies, typically during disasters (e.g., fire) or events driving emergent local animal-welfare needs.	Rolling	Varies
Flood resilience grants available from Public Works Board Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · Varies Funding opportunity for flood resilience projects from the Public Works Board.	Not published	Varies
PDCED: Flood Mitigation Grant Program Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The PDCED Flood Mitigation Grant Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, supports projects aimed at reducing flood risks across the state.	Not published	Up to $500K
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for Federally-Recognized Tribes California Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $130K The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for Federally-Recognized Tribes in California aims to enhance security projects.	Not published	Up to $130K
Disaster Recovery Fund Grant Cooperative Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Disaster Recovery Fund supports efforts to help cooperatives and their members recovering from natural disasters and other crises or emergency hardship situations.	Not published	Varies
CDBG 2024 Disaster Recovery - General Infrastructure Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
1687 Foundation Book Ministry Grant The 1687 Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The 1687 Foundation Book Ministry was established in response to the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, aiming to provide Christian literature to those in need, including first responders and at-risk populations.	Not published	Varies
Random Acts Support Network - Individual Acts Funding Random Acts Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50 Random Acts provides funding to support individual acts of kindness. The organization can help fund specific kindness projects identified by supporters.	Rolling	Up to $50
Coastal Conservancy Grants Coastal Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access to it, and enhance its resilience to climate change.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Grant Colorado Lions Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
WCCF: Wayne County Emergency Response Fund Grant Wayne County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wayne County Emergency Response Fund, established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, provides essential emergency grants to nonprofit organizations serving Wayne County, Ohio.	Not published	Varies
Virginia Emergency Shelter Upgrade Assistance Grant Fund Department of Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Natural Disaster Relief Fund Grant Sweet Relief Musicians Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Natural Disaster Relief Fund by Sweet Relief Musicians Fund aims to provide urgent financial assistance to music industry professionals affected by natural disasters.	Not published	Varies
Wildfire Relief & Recovery Fund The Almanor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Green Resiliency Grants (NY) New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation · Foundation Not published · $1M – $10M The Green Resiliency Grants (NY) program, administered by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, supports projects improving water quality and addressing extreme weather effects.	Not published	$1M – $10M
Kānaka Anti-Displacement Fund Hawaii Community Lending · Foundation Not published · Up to $20M	Not published	Up to $20M

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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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