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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CCF: Wildfire Recovery Fund California Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: While we do not have an open RFP process, you may share a summary of your organization’s work by emailing our team.	Not published	Varies
State Homeland Security Grant Program Maryland Department of Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies Provides funding for a variety of important initiatives enhancing preparedness to combat terrorism. The program builds on progress made toward enhancing capabilities of State and local public safety personnel.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Grants Aapl Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $600K Provide financial support to AAPL members who have suffered financial loss due to natural disasters AAEL Educational Foundation, Inc.	Not published	$600K
Chesapeake Energy: In-Kind Resources Grant Chesapeake Energy · Foundation Not published · Varies Chesapeake Energy is committed to enhancing community welfare through its In-Kind Resources program.	Not published	Varies
Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Sarasota CO Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies After Hurricane Ian swept through Southwest Florida, causing an estimated $50 billion in damage, The Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund was activated to address the long-lasting impacts on people's lives anticipating the needs that will…	Not published	Varies
Amcor: Community Support Grants Program Bemis Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Amcor Community Support Grants Program, administered by the Amcor Cares Foundation, provides funding for projects that benefit local communities.	Not published	$1K
Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniversary Disaster Preparedness Grants The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniversary Disaster Preparedness Grants, funded by the ASPCA, offer up to $500,000 to enhance disaster preparedness for animals in high-risk coastal areas of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.	Not published	$20K – $50K
TLA Disaster Relief Fund Grant Texas Library Association · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The TLA Disaster Relief Fund Grant, established by the Texas Library Association, provides financial assistance ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 for libraries affected by natural disasters.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund - Lost Revenue The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This fund has paused grant making as of May 2, 2025. In response to the significant impact of Hurricane Helene on our community, the Community Foundation for the CSRA established the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund.	Not published	Varies
Department of Public Safety - Homeland Security and Emergency Management Grants Public Safety Department · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) administers several preparedness grant programs that are available to jurisdictions, agencies and organizations throughout Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Nebraska DEE: Emergency Assistance Grants Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nebraska DEE Emergency Assistance Grants provide crucial financial support for wastewater treatment facilities that have been impacted by natural disasters or unforeseen events.	Not published	Varies
North Bay Forest Improvement Program (NBFIP) - Wildfire Mitigation Occidental Arts and Ecology Center · Foundation Not published · $76K Landowners can combine NBFIP funds with matching funds from:	Not published	$76K
Floodplains by Design Grants State of Washington Department of Ecology · State Not published · Up to $10M The Floodplains by Design Grants program aims to enhance community resilience to flooding and restore vital habitats in Washington's river corridors.	Not published	Up to $10M
Department of Public Safety - Emergency Communications Networks – Grants Public Safety Department · State Not published · Varies In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Emergency Communication Networks Division (MN DPS-ECN) and the Statewide Emergency Communications Board (SECB), DPS-ECN provides grant funding to support activities related to…	Not published	Varies
California Wildfire Disaster Relief & Recovery Grants California Fire Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Fire Foundation is pleased to announce a new grant opportunity for California-based fire departments, local firefighter associations, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofit organizations planning relief effort projects…	Not published	Varies
Small Communities Planning Grants for Stormwater, Wastewater, and Community Resilience RFP Minnesota Pollution Control Agency · Foundation Not published · $1.1M The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is offering $1.1 million in Small Communities Planning Grants to support climate planning projects in communities with populations under 10,000.	Not published	$1.1M
Department of Defense and State Memorandum of Agreement (DSMOA) Department of Toxic Substances Control · State Not published · Varies To accomplish services sought by the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide expedited review and other related services to execute the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) at identified DoD installations.	Not published	Varies
BGR Emergency/Crisis Grants Buddhist Global Relief a NJ Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Buddhist Global Relief maintains a dedicated emergency grant program to respond to urgent humanitarian crises, natural disasters, pandemics, and conflict-related emergencies. Partner Organizations Receiving Emergency Grants:	Rolling	Varies
Clark County Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of Southern Nevada · Foundation Not published · $1M – $5.8M Federal funding program administered by United Way of Southern Nevada and the Local Board of the Clark County Emergency Food and Shelter Program to support organizations providing emergency food and shelter services.	Not published	$1M – $5.8M
Hurricane Helene Relief Funding United Way of Gaston County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in response to Hurricane Helene's devastating impact on Western North Carolina. More than 8,000 households in Gaston County received D-SNAP (Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance).	Not published	Varies
SFY24 Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program Illinois Emergency Management Agency · State Not published · Varies The grant program has been appropriated to IEMA-OHS for the purpose of all approved costs associated with Homeland Security Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program.	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is now accepting applications to the Rapid Response Grant Program.	Not published	Up to $3K
UWNCO Community Relief Fund United Way of North Central Ohio Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies United Way of North Central Ohio established the Community Relief Fund to support local social services in response to the COVID-19 crisis and its consequences. The fund enables swift and strategic response to community needs.	Rolling	Varies
Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund - Infrastructure Needs The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This fund has paused grant making as of May 2, 2025._ In response to the significant impact of Hurricane Helene on our community, the Community Foundation for the CSRA established the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund.	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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