Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants

Last updated October 6, 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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Howe Family Foundation Grant - 1st Quarter Greater Manhattan Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation transforms lives across our local community. Our deep commitment to giving back helps spark innovation, fuels growth, and builds a stronger community for everyone over the last 25 years.	Not published	Varies
Natural Disaster Grant Program Archway Institute for Mental Health · Foundation Not published · Varies ARCHway Institute offers a grant program to assist individuals and families affected by natural disasters, particularly those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders.	Not published	Varies
FORWARD Puerto Rico Fund Filantropia Puerto Rico Inc · Foundation Ongoing · $8.8M – $10.0M Created by Filantropía Puerto Rico as a pool of contributions raised from individuals, foundations and corporations.	Ongoing	$8.8M – $10.0M
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program (BRIC) Emergency Management Grants · State Not published · Varies Federal mitigation grant program designed to help communities reduce long-term risks from natural hazards, especially flooding.	Not published	Varies
Non-Profit Security Grant Program Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies FEMA-funded non-disaster grant program providing security funding to non-profit organizations. Supports building, sustaining and delivering essential emergency management capabilities for prevention, preparedness and response activities.	Not published	Varies
FY 2023 Disaster Supplemental Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · Up to $30M Subject to the availability of funds, awards made under this NOFO will help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of non-construction and construction projects, as…	Not published	Up to $30M
Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation Grant Tr Uw Charles I Branan · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation, established in memory of Charles I. Branan's mother, aims to alleviate suffering through charitable endeavors.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Weld Trust: Rapid Response Grants The Weld Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Weld Trust offers Rapid Response Grants of up to $25,000 for nonprofits, schools, and government entities in Weld County to address urgent health and safety needs. Applications are typically processed within 7-10 business days.	Not published	Up to $25K
AKC Reunite Canine Support and Relief Fund American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program supporting K-9 Search and Rescue (SAR) teams and companion animal relief during natural and civil disasters. As of 2013, AKC Reunite awarded $413,000 in grants, with the majority going to K-9 SAR teams.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Grants Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Provide financial assistance to Alpha Gamma Delta sisters who experience natural disasters or similar emergency situations.	Not published	$1K
Annual Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) DHSEM Grants · State Not published · Varies Preparedness grant program managed by DHSEM to support emergency management capabilities across New Mexico communities.	Not published	Varies
Flood Mitigation Assistance Department of Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Global Giving Program Grant Linde · Foundation Not published · Varies In 2024, Linde's Global Giving Program allocated $11.7 million to support vital initiatives in STEM education, inclusion, community support, environmental conservation, disaster relief, and health.	Not published	Varies
BISSELL Pet Foundation RescueLove Grant BISSELL Pet Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies BISSELL Pet Foundation's RescueLove program provides immediate emergency funding to help homeless pets — often strays found in critical condition — recover from life-threatening injuries or illnesses.	Not published	Varies
New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP) - Target Hardening Equipment New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP) offers financial assistance to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are at a heightened risk of terrorist attacks.	Not published	Up to $100K
Listos California Grants Inland Empire Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Emergency preparedness and disaster planning grants for community outreach and training	Not published	Varies
BOOST Application Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $1M	Not published	$1M
Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants State Farm Companies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies State Farm's Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants aim to enhance community safety, development, and education.	Not published	Varies
The Promise in Action Award Community Action Partnership · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes Community Action Agencies that have been diligently caring for the entire community and remain dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other amidst a catastrophe.	Not published	Varies
Community Response Fund The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Response Fund was established to rapidly deploy resources to nonprofit organizations during emergencies and crises.	Not published	Varies
Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Virginia Department of Forestry · Foundation Not published · Varies The Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding to projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks in Virginia's wildland/urban interface communities.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Relief & Hardship Assistance Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Community Foundation provides emergency relief and hardship assistance to individuals and organizations in need within communities surrounding Alterra's North American destinations and the Denver Metropolitan area corporate offices.	Rolling	Varies
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program- Planning and Demonstration Grants Georgia Municipal Association · Foundation Not published · $100K – $5M The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program for FY25 aims to enhance road safety through competitive funding for planning and demonstration initiatives.	Not published	$100K – $5M
Building Forward Fund Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Building Forward Fund (BFF) is a donor-directed relief and recovery funding mechanism created by CFVI's Board of Directors in January 2019.	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 6, 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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