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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Western States Fire Managers Grants (WSFM) Nevada Division of Forestry · Foundation Not published · $205K – $292K The Western States Fire Managers Grants (WSFM) program, managed by the Nevada Division of Forestry, aims to mitigate wildfire risks in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas.	Not published	$205K – $292K
USF: Disaster Relief Grant USA Swimming Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The application period is now open through March 29, 2025 or until the $50,000 has been fully awarded._ The purpose of the Disaster Relief Grant is to provide financial assistance to USA Swimming teams impacted by an instance of…	Not published	Varies
N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program: Tree Maintenance and Planting Project - Hurricane Helene Recovery (HHR) Grant North Carolina Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $2.2M Easily learn more about the N.C. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Mar 2027.	Not published	$2.2M
Wildfire Prevention Grant Program California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $50K – $2M The Wildfire Prevention Grant Program, managed by the California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, focuses on enhancing wildfire resilience and environmental protection.	Not published	$50K – $2M
EMERGENCY SERVICES and PUBLIC SAFETY – State Homeland Security Grant Program Real-location: General   Vermont Department of Homeland Security         · State Not published · $14.4M Support emergency preparedness and management planning, equipment, training and exercises, and law enforcement terrorism prevention activities that assist in achieving core capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting…	Not published	$14.4M
PA Grid Resilience Grant Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $8M The Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grant aims to enhance the state's electric grid resilience through a competitive funding opportunity.	Not published	Up to $8M
Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Emergency Management Grants · State Not published · Varies Provides state, local, tribal and territorial emergency management agencies with resources required for implementation of the National Preparedness System and works toward the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Response Fund Grants 3 Rivers Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
California Statewide Wildfire Safety and Preparedness 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
Disaster Relief Funding Latino Community Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies LCF Georgia provides immediate response to tragedies affecting the Latino community. For more information, visit lcfgeorgia.org or contact Latino Community Fund Georgia.	Not published	Varies
Small Business Coronavirus Assistance Fund (CDBG) Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship · Foundation Not published · $4K Awardees receive free business advising for up to 30 businesses from the Center of Inclusive Entrepreneurship	Not published	$4K
SVCF Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The application process is currently closed._ This 10-county fund provides flexible resources and focuses on community relief and recovery needs for current and future disasters.	Not published	Varies
Appraiser Relief Fund National Association of Appraisers · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Appraiser Relief Fund is designed to assist appraisers affected by natural disasters and unforeseen events across the country, providing financial aid to help cover critical expenses and support business recovery.	Rolling	Varies
Zimmer Biomet Foundation: Charitable Monetary Donations Grant Zimmer Biomet Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Zimmer Biomet Foundation, established in 2018, is dedicated to enhancing community well-being through charitable monetary donations.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Management Performance Grant Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies FEMA-funded preparedness program grant supporting building, sustaining and delivering essential emergency management capabilities.	Not published	Varies
BF Disaster Relief Grants Banfield Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Banfield Foundation's Disaster Relief Grants support nonprofit animal welfare organizations and government agencies affected by natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $10K
COVID-19 Rebuilding Fund Grants United Way Quad Cities · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way Quad Cities established the COVID-19 Rebuilding Fund to provide emergency grants to nonprofits helping meet residents' emerging and evolving pandemic-related needs.	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps Program Funding (through ServeMinnesota) Serveminnesota · Foundation Not published · $19.6M – $20.0M AmeriCorps funding follows a competitive annual grant cycle administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).	Not published	$19.6M – $20.0M
Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust Grant Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust Grant focuses on grants that promote values-based initiatives addressing various community needs, particularly in Chicago and Cook County.	Not published	Varies
St. Louis Restaurant Tornado Relief Fund Missouri Restaurant Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Storm Recovery Grants for Working Waterfront Properties Maine Coast Fishermens Assn · Foundation Not published · $5K In response to January 2024 storms that damaged Maine's working waterfront infrastructure, MCFA awarded 43 grants of $5,000 each (totaling $215,000) to small working waterfront properties.	Not published	$5K
Disaster Relief Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Sponsors volunteer disaster relief efforts and supports advocacy for disaster victims.	Not published	Varies
Nebraska Flood Recovery Fund Nebraska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M Assisting Nebraskans, especially low-income Nebraskans, impacted by the March 2019 flooding to recover and rebuild their lives	Not published	Up to $1M
Listos California Statewide Grant Initiative California State Alliance of Ymcas · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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