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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Wildland Fire Fund Grant El Pomar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wildland Fire Fund Grant, established by El Pomar Foundation, aims to support volunteer fire agencies and first responders in Colorado with essential emergency resources.	Not published	Varies
AEF Emergency Assistance Grant - Disaster Relief American Legion Auxiliary Unit 270 Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K An Auxiliary Emergency Fund grant that provides immediate emergency assistance to American Legion Auxiliary members in areas devastated by natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $2K
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) Grant Climate Resilience Fund · Foundation Not published · $75K – $115K The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) Grant supports US-based projects aimed at enhancing community resilience against climate change. With a budget of $1.5-2 million, grants typically range from $75,000 to $115,000.	Not published	$75K – $115K
Coastal Partnership Initiative Grant Program Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Coastal Partnership Initiative Grant Program provides competitive funding from the NOAA to support Florida's coastal counties and municipalities in managing coastal resources effectively.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Borel Fire Relief Fund Grant Kern Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The Borel Fire Relief Fund, established by the Kern Community Foundation, aims to support nonprofits in Kern County responding to the Borel Fire.	Not published	$20K
Action, Implementation, & Mitigation ( AIM) Grants Coalitions & Collaboratives Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Action, Implementation, and Mitigation (AIM) Grants, offered by COCO, support organizations in enhancing wildfire risk reduction efforts.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Kroger Foundation: Donation Request Grant The Kroger CO Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kroger Foundation is dedicated to uplifting communities through significant charitable contributions, having donated over $1.9 billion in the past six years.	Not published	Varies
Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) - Grants Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services administers legislatively named, formula, and a competitive grant program to support the provision of emergency medical services throughout Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Ventura County Storm Fund Ventura County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Emergency relief fund established to provide immediate financial assistance to low-income families and seniors affected by devastating flooding in Ventura County.	Not published	Varies
Financial Assistance Program Denver Fire Fighters Burn Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Charitable Foundation assists in the care and recovery of fire fighters and those closest to them throughout life's challenges. The foundation maintains confidentiality for all medical and financial information submitted.	Rolling	Varies
NC Emergency Management Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AAPL Educational Foundation Disaster Relief Grant American Association of Professional Landmen Inc · Foundation Not published · $600K The AAPL Educational Foundation provides disaster-relief grants to AAPL members who have suffered financial loss due to natural disasters (flooding, hurricane wind damage, fires, landslides).	Not published	$600K
All Together NM Fund Los Alamos Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Emergency grants to nonprofit organizations and federally-recognized tribes providing relief to New Mexico communities affected by wildfires (2022 reactivation) The All Together NM Fund was originally established in 2020 in response to…	Not published	Up to $5K
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) - Georgia Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) in Georgia, managed by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, aims to enhance the security of nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attacks.	Not published	Up to $600K
WESTAF Arts Resilience Fund Creative West · Foundation Not published · $30K – $100K	Not published	$30K – $100K
Benjamin Moore & Co. Charitable Giving Grant Benjamin Moore & Co. · Foundation Not published · Varies Benjamin Moore & Co. Charitable Giving is dedicated to uplifting North American communities through support for educational programs, housing development, and preservation efforts.	Not published	Varies
Immediate Wildfire Response Grant Program - $50,000 per fire area Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Immediate Wildfire Response Grant Program, administered by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, offers $50,000 per fire area to support post-fire recovery efforts in regions affected by the 2024 wildfire season.	Not published	Up to $50K
WDNR: Forest Fire Protection (FFP) Grant Program - Fire Department Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $750 – $25K The WDNR Forest Fire Protection Grant Program provides 50% cost-share funding to Wisconsin fire departments and county fire associations.	Not published	$750 – $25K
Sustainable Disaster-Relief Fund Grant Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sustainable Disaster-Relief Fund, established by Vanguard Charitable in 2006, aims to support communities affected by natural disasters.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Regional Response Fund Aspen Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4.5M COVID-19 relief fund launched directly by ACF to support the Aspen to Parachute community. Funded through contributions from individual donors and government partners who wanted to support pandemic response.	Not published	$4.5M
Disaster Distress Helpline (Short Title: DDH) Grant FORECAST Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) aims to enhance access to vital crisis counseling for individuals affected by disasters.	Not published	Varies
Washington Grid Resilience Grant Program Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · Varies The Washington Grid Resilience Grant Program is now accepting applications to enhance the power grid's resilience and reliability in Washington state.	Not published	Varies
AAPL Disaster Relief Grants American Association of Professional Landmen Inc · Foundation Not published · $600K The AAPL Educational Foundation provides financial support through grants to AAPL members who have suffered financial loss due to natural disasters. Grants are awarded on an as-needed basis following qualifying disasters.	Not published	$600K
Urgent Needs Grants (Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan) Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan lists Urgent Needs Grants as a distinct application route under 'Apply for Grants.' CFNEM's Urgent Needs Fund was used after devastating floods hit Cheboygan County in April 2026, supporting…	Rolling	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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