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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Flood Resilience Grants - Public Works Board Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · Varies Grants available to support flood resilience projects from the Public Works Board.	Not published	Varies
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) California Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Foundation Not published · $250K – $500K The California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) aims to enhance security for nonprofit organizations at high risk of violent attacks and hate crimes.	Not published	$250K – $500K
Infrastructure - FY 2025 EDA Disaster Supplemental Funding US Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · $200 – $50M Helps communities and regions plan and implement long-term economic recovery strategies. Two funding pathways remain: Supports recovery in areas where a Presidential disaster declaration was issued in calendar years 2023 and 2024.	Not published	$200 – $50M
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) - Arkansas Arkansas Division of Emergency Management · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) in Arkansas provides crucial funding for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks. With up to $2,400,000 available in 2025, individual awards can reach $200,000.	Not published	Up to $200K
Addressing Gaps in Emergency Response Systems for Older Adults Impacted by Wildfires The Scan Foundation · Foundation Not published · $51K California wildfires greatly impact older adults and long-term services and supports providers serving them.	Not published	$51K
LMF: Housing & Youth Workforce Development RFP Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2003, Liberty Mutual Foundation supports the communities in which Liberty Mutual employees live and work.	Not published	Varies
GCA Restoration Grant The Garden Club of Honolulu · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Volunteer Fire Assistance - Cooperative Forestry Assistance Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides financial, technical and related assistance for organizing, training and equipping rural fire departments.	Not published	Varies
Local Food Security and Resilience Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $1M Hawai‘i Community Foundation invests charitable funds in communities across the State primarily through nonprofit organizations.	Not published	$50K – $1M
Crisis Counseling Maryland Department of Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to help relieve grieving, stress or mental health problems caused or aggravated by a disaster or its aftermath.	Not published	Varies
Gilchrist Foundation: Micro-Grant Gilchrist Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Gilchrist Foundation offers micro-grants up to $5,000 to support nonprofit organizations focused on the arts, wildlife conservation, and disaster relief, particularly in the Sioux City area.	Not published	Up to $5K
Enterprise Mobility™ Philanthropic Giving Grant Enterprise Holdings Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Enterprise Mobility™ Philanthropic Giving program focuses on enhancing community engagement through grants aimed at supporting health, education, arts, and disaster relief initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Small Business Loan Program Charitable Foundation of the Islands Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1.2M Loan program for island businesses struggling to recover from Hurricane Ian.	Not published	$100K – $1.2M
Emergency Management Preparedness Grant Department of Safety and Homeland Security · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Assistance Program-State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) DHSEM Grants · State Not published · Varies Non-disaster grant program providing community assistance and state support services.	Not published	Varies
State of Ohio Security Grant (OSG) Ohio Emergency Management Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The State of Ohio Security Grant (OSG) provides funding to nonprofit organizations, houses of worship, chartered nonpublic schools, and licensed preschools for security improvements.	Not published	Up to $250K
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP): Urban Area North Carolina Emergency Management · Foundation Not published · $200K – $600K The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) offers federal funding for security enhancements to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in high-risk areas, such as the Charlotte Area in North Carolina.	Not published	$200K – $600K
RFP-26-HHL-005: Grant for Disaster Preparedness / Mitigation (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies Grant funding for disaster preparedness and mitigation initiatives in Hawaiian homestead communities. Supports planning and implementation of disaster resilience measures.	Not published	Varies
Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Grant Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland · Foundation Not published · $5K Provides post-disaster relief grants to small businesses. Activation occurs only for qualifying, state-declared emergencies within a set timeframe.	Not published	$5K
Disaster Relief Grant - Friends of NCVMA Grants (Veterinary Practice Grants) Friends of NCVMA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Friends of the NCVMA Grants support veterinary practices affected by disasters. These grants are intended to help the veterinary community recover from natural disasters and continue to serve their communities.	Not published	Varies
Mental Health Block Grant Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (MHBG BSCA) AHCCCS Current Grants · State Not published · Varies Grant administered by SAMHSA to fund the development of a statewide mental health emergency preparedness and response plan focused on addressing behavioral health needs in the aftermath of community trauma.	Not published	Varies
PCMA Industry Relief Fund Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Charles W. Ardery Trust Fund (Child Welfare Emergency Aid) Voiture Nationale La Societe Des · Foundation Not published · Varies The primary function of the Charles W. Ardery Trust Fund is to provide reimbursements of funds expended by a Voiture Locale or a Grande Voiture in meeting the emergent needs of children 17 years of age or younger.	Not published	Varies
Highway Safety Grant (AK) Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities · Foundation Not published · Varies The Highway Safety Grant in Alaska is designed to enhance traffic safety across various priority areas including impaired driving, police traffic services, and roadway safety.	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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