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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
CDBG Housing - Roofing Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $18M	Not published	$18M
MADF: Disaster Relief Grant Making a Difference Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The MADF: Disaster Relief program aims to support communities during crises by providing grants for disaster relief.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Crisis Emergency Grants Culpeper Wellness Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $60K In response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the Foundation redirected all available grant resources to critical health and wellness needs related to the pandemic, including: Email: slandry@culpeperwellness.org (President: Shari Landry)	Not published	$60K
COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant United Way of Franklin County · Foundation Not published · Varies Boost the efforts of selected area human and social service nonprofits on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic to meet critical and basic needs in the community.	Not published	Varies
State Community Resilience Coalition (SCRC) Grant Program Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies State-funded grant program established by the Oregon State Legislature during the 2023 biennium.	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps State and National The Onestar Foundation · Foundation Not published · $29.8M – $32.7M OneStar Foundation administers AmeriCorps funding throughout Texas. This is a federal-state partnership with AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.	Not published	$29.8M – $32.7M
Israel Emergency Campaign / Israel Resilience Fund The United Jewish Fund and Council St Paul Jewish Federation · Foundation Not published · $443K Emergency relief and long-term recovery support for communities affected by the October 7th terrorist attack and ongoing conflict in Israel Recipients of Final Emergency Campaign Grants (September 2025):	Not published	$443K
Edison International: Community Grants Program Edison International Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Edison International's Community Grants Program partners with local nonprofits focused on education, the environment, public safety, and civic engagement.	Not published	Varies
Montecito Community Foundation Grants Montecito Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Organizations should contact the Montecito Community Foundation to determine that a request is within the scope of the Montecito Community Foundation Mission and Grant guidelines.	Not published	Varies
Urgent Response Fund White Swan Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Urgent Response Fund supports smart, efficient, and effective responses to geopolitical crises in their immediate aftermath.	Rolling	Varies
Nonprofit Employee Assistance Program Charitable Foundation of the Islands Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Emergency relief program providing financial assistance to nonprofit employees who suffered losses from Hurricane Ian.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Recovery – Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (ECWAG) USDA Rural Development · Federal Not published · $15M – $100M Helps eligible communities prepare, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water.	Not published	$15M – $100M
Duke Energy: Florida: Local Impact Grants Duke Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Duke Energy Foundation offers Local Impact Grants of up to $20,000 aimed at promoting vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and justice, equity, and inclusion.	Not published	Up to $20K
Douglas County Disaster and Welfare Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Douglas County Disaster and Welfare Fund, managed by the Boreal Waters Community Foundation, provides essential financial support ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Food & Shelter Fund United Way of Lancaster County · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of Lancaster County created the Food & Shelter Fund as a locally driven initiative to replace the gap left by the federal Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP).	Not published	Varies
Proposition 68 Grant Program Tahoe Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The principal goal of the Conservancy's Prop 68 grant program is to support purposes set forth in the Conservancy's governing statutes and strategic plan, including stewarding Conservancy lands and protecting Basin communities from…	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps State and National The Onestar National Service Commission Inc · Foundation Not published · $29.8M – $32.7M AmeriCorps State and National is a federal-state partnership administered by OneStar Foundation that develops and implements state-specific national service programs.	Not published	$29.8M – $32.7M
Gateway Disaster Relief Grant Program Gateway Wellness Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K Gateway Wellness Foundation provides emergency relief to those affected by Hurricane Helene in the form of grants to nonprofit organizations. Sarah Morse, Director of Programs & Grants	Not published	$5K – $25K
Proposition 4 Wildfire Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies To improve local fire prevention capacity, enhance forest health and resilience, or reduce the risk of wildfire spreading from wildlands into populated areas.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Recovery – FHWA Emergency Relief Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · $500K – $87.5M Supports repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid highways and roads on Federal lands which have suffered serious damage because of natural disasters or catastrophic failures from an external cause.	Not published	$500K – $87.5M
Massachusetts Farm Resiliency Fund United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc · Foundation Not published · $3.2M Launched in July 2023 by Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll in partnership with the United Way of Central Massachusetts.	Not published	$3.2M
Emergency Management Performance Grants Emergency Mgt Agency · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) - Alabama Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) in Alabama offers funding to nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks.	Not published	Varies
Duke Energy: Kentucky: Local Impact Grants Duke Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Duke Energy Foundation offers Local Impact Grants of up to $20,000 aimed at supporting vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and justice, equity, and inclusion in Kentucky.	Not published	Up to $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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