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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MI Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Michigan Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The MI Volunteer Fire Assistance program aids rural fire departments in obtaining essential firefighting equipment.	Not published	Up to $5K
Inclement Weather Surge Capacity Grant City of Spokane · State Not published · Varies The Inclement Weather Surge Capacity Grant is designed to support Homeless Service Providers in offering temporary emergency shelter beds during severe weather conditions.	Not published	Varies
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program- Implementation Grants Georgia Municipal Association · Foundation Not published · $2.5M – $25M The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program- Implementation Grants aims to enhance road safety through competitive funding for projects addressing roadway safety issues.	Not published	$2.5M – $25M
Small Business Grants (Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund) Charitable Foundation of the Islands Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Critical grants distributed to independently owned island businesses to help them recover and rebuild following hurricanes and natural disasters.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Klamath River Fund: Community Impact Grant - Requests $10,000 - $50,000 Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Please note: After you submit your application, you may be contacted asking for additional information or documentation should it be deemed necessary._ Thriving, Healthy, Just, Equitable.	Not published	Varies
COVID Responsive Community Relief Funding Delta Dental Plan of Colorado Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding for Colorado nonprofits providing wraparound services in response to COVID-19	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps Climate Corps (Illinois) Grant Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The AmeriCorps Climate Corps in Illinois provides funding for organizations with at least three years of experience in climate or disaster services.	Not published	Varies
Winter Flex Funding - General House Everyone STL · Foundation Not published · Varies Support winter-response services, including operating pop-up and emergency shelters and other activities that assist individuals experiencing homelessness during severe weather conditions.	Not published	Varies
Helene Recovery Grant Community Foundation of Henderson County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications are currently being accepted through April 15th.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Readiness Grants Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Grants supporting cultural organizations in ongoing efforts to mitigate previous impacts from emergency events and prepare for future threats.	Not published	Up to $5K
Extreme Weather and Natural Hazards Solutions Grant National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The National Geographic Society seeks to fund innovative projects that address the increasing threat of extreme weather events and natural hazards.	Not published	Up to $50K
SCCF Emergency Assistance Grant Sanilac County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The SCCF Emergency Assistance Grant, offered by the Sanilac County Community Foundation, provides crucial support to local non-profits responding to the coronavirus pandemic.	Not published	Varies
Wildfire Disaster Relief Colorado Association of Realtors · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K	Not published	Up to $1K
Urgent Needs Fund Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies The Urgent Needs Fund provides emergency support to neighbors impacted by disasters and urgent community crises. Established to help with immediate relief needs following emergencies such as the March 2026 ice storm in northeast Michigan.	Not published	Varies
Rebuild Texas Fund The Onestar National Service Commission Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rebuild Texas Fund is OneStar's disaster recovery and resilience initiative that channels Texan generosity into communities affected by natural disasters.	Not published	Varies
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies Primary federal funding source for building and sustaining national preparedness programs. Funds activities in planning, organization, equipment purchasing, training and exercises.	Not published	Varies
Community-Led Green Infrastructure The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Orleans Community Support Foundation (NOCSF) invites applications from eligible nonprofit and community-based organizations for grants under the Community-Led Green Infrastructure initiative.	Not published	Varies
N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program: Special Projects - Climb to Tree City USA Services (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
Northern Piedmont Community Foundation: Emergency Response Fund Grant Northern Piedmont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Northern Piedmont Community Foundation's Emergency Response Fund Grant supports local organizations in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, and Rappahannock counties to address urgent needs during crises like COVID-19.	Not published	Varies
Nicholas Rosecrans Award Paramedic Resources Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies National award recognizing individuals and organizations who create EMS-driven injury and illness prevention programs.	Not published	Varies
Groundwork Grants I Myriad Consulting & Training · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Groundwork Grants I aims to strengthen California's cultural heritage amidst increasing natural disasters such as wildfires and earthquakes.	Not published	Up to $20K
Rapid Response Facility Grants Rapid Response Facility · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Rapid Response Facility Grants mobilize funds for urgent conservation needs within UNESCO natural World Heritage sites, addressing environmental emergencies caused by natural or human-made disasters.	Not published	Up to $40K
Lawrence Foundation Grant The Lawrence Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Lawrence Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2000, dedicated to granting funds for environmental and human services causes.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Disaster Grant Petfinder Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K Emergency funding to help animal shelters and rescue organizations recover from natural disasters and extreme weather events, including hurricanes, winter storms, and floods.	Not published	$1K – $3K

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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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