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 Management Performance Grant Maryland Department of Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies Improves emergency management preparedness and mitigation capability, establishing an accelerated pattern of all-hazard risk reduction. Ensures State and local government effectiveness in alleviating human suffering and property damage.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Funding for Neighborhood Associations Grant St Louis Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The St. Louis Community Foundation offers non-competitive grants of $5,000 to Neighborhood Associations in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and Madison County, Illinois, to support their response to community needs following the 2025…	Not published	Up to $5K
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program Emergency Management Grants · State Not published · Varies Notice of Funding Opportunity issued March 31, 2026. Part of Wisconsin Emergency Management's mitigation grant programs designed to help communities reduce long-term risks from natural hazards, especially flooding.	Not published	Varies
Urban & Community Forestry Natural Disaster and Recovery Supplement Grant Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Foundation Not published · $5K – $75K 2025 Urban & Community Forestry Natural Disaster and Recovery Supplement The scope of this program is designed to improve and reestablish urban forests in 56 peninsular Florida counties that were negatively impacted by Hurricanes Idalia…	Not published	$5K – $75K
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) - Colorado Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) in Colorado supports nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks by providing funding for security enhancements.	Not published	Varies
Pinellas County Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas Inc · Foundation Not published · $813.8M Pinellas County is a recipient of HUD's Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help communities in hard-hit areas recover from Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, and Milton.	Not published	$813.8M
Rural Fire Capacity Grant Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rural Fire Capacity (RFC) Grant Program, funded by the USDA Forest Service, aims to enhance fire response capabilities in designated rural areas.	Not published	Varies
LA Wildfire Relief TM Scholarship Program Maharishi Foundation USA Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique scholarships to support disaster recovery and trauma relief following the LA wildfires.	Not published	Varies
Iredell County COVID-19 Response Fund United Way of Iredell County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this fund supported Iredell County nonprofits serving residents impacted by the pandemic, particularly those most vulnerable.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants Oklahoma Rural Water Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K Grants available to rural water systems negatively impacted by natural disasters (such as historic winter storms) to help restore and repair water lines and restore households and businesses' access to clean reliable drinking water in…	Not published	Up to $150K
FFY 2022 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Emergency Mgt Agency · State Not published · Varies The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized Tribal governments, and local governments for hazard mitigation activities.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Readiness Fund United Way of the Wine Country · Foundation Not published · Varies An integral part of United Way of the Wine Country's mission to help families and individuals improve financial stability.	Not published	Varies
Rebuild Distressed Communities (RDC) Program - Small Business Grants Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc · Foundation Not published · $29K Grant program to help small businesses recover from property damages sustained during civil unrest events in 2020. The first round awarded $1.7 million to 58 small businesses.	Not published	$29K
Xcel Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grants (Colorado Tree Coalition) Colorado Tree Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2011 the Xcel Energy Foundation has partnered with the Colorado Tree Coalition to provide grant funds for tree planting in Colorado communities impacted by storms and budget cuts; funds are only available to communities within Xcel…	Not published	Varies
David R. Coates Fund for Vermont Disaster Relief Grant The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The David R. Coates Fund for Vermont Disaster Relief Grant is dedicated to providing immediate and long-term support to Vermont communities affected by natural disasters.	Not published	Varies
Southern California Wildfire Preparedness & Education Funding California Fire Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Fire Foundation (CFF) is a statewide nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Sacramento, CA. Formed in 1987, CFF’s mandate includes an array of survivor assistance projects and community initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Radiological Health Program - Emergency Response Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Provides emergency response capability to incidents at both on-site and off-site facilities involving possible exposure to radiation.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Grant Florida Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Provides disaster relief funds for Kiwanis Clubs and Divisions in areas affected by declared emergencies or disasters.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Sunrise St. Pete Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas Inc · Foundation Not published · $159.8M Sunrise St. Pete is the City of St. Petersburg's initiative for its allocation of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from HUD.	Not published	$159.8M
El Paso County Emergency Relief Fund Pikes Peak Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides grants to nonprofit organizations serving those affected by a natural disaster or crisis during times of municipal or County emergency declaration.	Rolling	Varies
Emergency Fund See Turtles · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides urgent support for projects impacted by natural disasters, accidents, or sudden loss of income.	Not published	Varies
Environmental Research & Relief Grants The Holt Family Foundation Ltd · Foundation Not published · Varies The Holt Family Foundation was originally organized by our founder Gregory Holt as The Daybrook Foundation following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.	Not published	Varies
Community Recovery Fund (COVID-19) Sonora Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Repository for donations to support Tuolumne County residents and organizations impacted by COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place mandates. Established as emergency response fund during COVID-19 pandemic.	Not published	Varies
Sustainable Communities Grant Program - Resiliency Grants Sustainable Jersey · Foundation Not published · $5K The Sustainable Communities Grant Program - Resiliency Grants aims to empower New Jersey municipalities by providing $35,000 in funding from Atlantic City Electric for environmental stewardship and resiliency projects.	Not published	$5K

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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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