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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COVID-19 Relief Fund Tahoe Mountain Resorts Environmental Fund · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K A special emergency fund created by Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation to provide immediate assistance to local residents in need of essential services during the COVID-19 health and economic crisis.	Not published	$100K – $250K
UWCM United Response Fund United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc · Foundation Ongoing · $500K The United Response Fund is a $500,000 initiative launched by the United Way of Central Massachusetts to address emerging community needs.	Ongoing	$500K
Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary Flags for Heroes Fund Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Opportunity is currently closed._ Grants awarded will be $500 – $5,000 to nonprofit organizations working to address community needs in Georgetown and Millsboro. _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's…	Not published	Varies
COVID-19: IE Funders Alliance Rapid Response Fund Inland Empire Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K	Not published	$10K – $25K
RFA- SHSP and UASI – Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement Projects Grant State of Texas Office of the Governor · State Not published · $10K The RFA- SHSP and UASI grant program by the State of Texas Office of the Governor aims to bolster state and local initiatives for preventing terrorism and enhancing public safety.	Not published	$10K
Stronger Hawai'i Fund Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support statewide disaster and emergency related preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and resilience	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Grant - Friends of NCVMA Grants (Veterinary Community Grants) Friends of NCVMA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Friends of the NCVMA Grants support broad community access to veterinary care in the aftermath of a disaster. These grants are intended to help the veterinary community recover from natural disasters and continue to serve their communities.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Grant Program Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AK Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management · Foundation Not published · Varies The AK Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, managed by the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, provides essential funding for mitigation projects aimed at reducing disaster risks.	Not published	Varies
Non-Profit Security Program Grant Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Non-Profit Security Program offers vital funding to nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks, enhancing their physical and cybersecurity measures.	Not published	Up to $200K
Rebuild Texas Fund The Onestar Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Rebuild Texas Fund channels Texan generosity into communities affected by natural disasters, ensuring that 100% of every dollar donated directly supports recovery efforts.	Rolling	Varies
Cooperating Technical Partners Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies FEMA-funded non-disaster preparedness program grant. Supports building, sustaining and delivering essential emergency management capabilities through technical partnerships and cooperation.	Not published	Varies
ALGSAssistance Continuity of Care Program Alagille Syndrome Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide financial assistance for patients and families who have experienced a natural disaster or unexpected hardship.	Rolling	Varies
Weld Recovers Fund: COVID-19 Relief Weld Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Emergency relief fund designed to provide financial resources to charitable organizations in Weld County supporting populations directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund distributed a total of $317,922 to 26 Weld nonprofits.	Not published	Varies
Wildfire Recovery Fund: Community Healing & Restoration Grant California Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $200K The Wildfire Recovery Fund: Community Healing & Restoration, led by the California Community Foundation, seeks to support impactful projects that promote community healing and resilience following the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.	Not published	$25K – $200K
Working Here Fund Grant Farm Credit Services of America, ACA · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Working Here Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming, providing funding options tailored to rural community needs.	Not published	Up to $25K
Southern, Central & Coastal California Fire Prevention & Preparedness Grant California Fire Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The California Fire Foundation is offering funding to support wildfire safety and preparedness projects that benefit under-resourced communities in California.	Not published	Up to $25K
Emergency Management Performance Grant - Salary (EMPG-S) (F) Indiana Department of Homeland Security · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Special and Urgent Needs Fund Grant Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $3K The Special and Urgent Needs Fund Grant by the Adirondack Foundation provides critical financial support to local communities and nonprofits facing unexpected challenges.	Not published	$250 – $3K
Disaster Relief Grants Iowa Credit Union Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 Support Iowa credit union members who have been displaced from their homes for an extended period of time due to disasters such as tornadoes, flooding, or fire. Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:	Rolling	Up to $500
Groundwork Grants II - Major Projects Myriad Consulting & Training · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K Groundwork Grants II - Major Projects aims to enhance disaster preparedness for California's cultural heritage collections, which face increasing threats from natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $150K
Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies FEMA-funded non-disaster grant supporting emergency management capabilities for hazardous materials response. Provides funding for prevention, preparedness and response activities related to hazardous materials incidents.	Not published	Varies
Green Infrastructure Grantmaking Program The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Orleans Community Support Foundation, a supporting organization of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, is seeking an evaluator or evaluation team to support evaluation planning and execution for a new grantmaking program, “Green…	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Small Business Micro Grant Program Morgan Hill Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K A disaster relief fund grant program supporting small businesses in the greater Morgan Hill area continuing to face existential threat due to the COVID-19 pandemic and job losses.	Not published	$2K – $20K

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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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