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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Resilience through Restoration Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies The Resilience through Restoration Program provides financial and technical assistance to support the design, construction and adaptive management of restoration projects to help protect communities from erosion, flooding, and other…	Not published	Varies
California Fire Foundation Community Grants California Fire Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Fire Foundation offers competitive grants to fire departments, agencies, and community groups statewide (awarded ~$1.3-1.95M/year across 86-116 projects).	Not published	Varies
Itasca Area Community Response Fund United Way of 1000 Lakes · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides rapid relief to organizations addressing: As of June 2020, the fund had raised over $171,000 through donations from individuals, foundations, and businesses. First Round Awards (August 2020): $42,750	Rolling	Varies
Colorado Lions Foundation Emergency Grant Colorado Lions Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The objective of the Emergency Grant Program is to provide immediate emergency relief assistance to victims of natural disasters through the service of the Colorado Lions Foundation.	Rolling	Varies
The Fund for Taos - COVID-19 Response Grants The Taos Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $552K Emergency action fund created to support local nonprofits responding to COVID-19 and its effects. As of December 1, 2020, the Fund for Taos had awarded nearly 80 grants totaling $552,000 to local organizations.	Not published	$552K
Community Enrichment Grants Outer Banks Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund - Relief Reimbursement The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This fund has paused grant making as of May 2, 2025. In response to the significant impact of Hurricane Helene on our community, the Community Foundation for the CSRA established the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund.	Not published	Varies
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Maryland Department of Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies The BRIC program guiding principles are supporting communities through capability - and capacity-building; encouraging and enabling innovation; promoting partnerships; enabling large projects; maintaining flexibility; and providing…	Not published	Varies
FY26 Emergency Operations Center Grant Homeland Security Grants · State Not published · Varies Special appropriation funds for building or renovation of Emergency Operation Centers. Released as part of FY26 FEMA Preparedness Grants.	Not published	Varies
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · Up to $50M Through this Disaster NOFO, EDA will award investments in regions experiencing severe economic distress or other economic harm resulting from hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years…	Not published	Up to $50M
United Way Emergency Funding United Way of the Virginia Peninsula · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
California Fire Safe Council Grants Program California Fire Safe Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Fire Safe Council administers a competitive grants program (Fire Safe Community Grants and related opportunities) to communities and local Fire Safe Councils for wildfire preparedness/resilience; a 2020 cycle offered up to…	Not published	Varies
Listos California CERT Support Grant (LC) Program California Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K California Governor's Office of Emergency Services With over 38 million residents (12 percent of the US population), the State of California is the most populous state in the nation and has the third largest land area among the states…	Not published	Up to $500K
International Paper Grants International Paper Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies International Paper Grants focus on community engagement, emphasizing education, hunger relief, health & wellness, and disaster relief. They support nonprofit organizations that demonstrate good financial standing and effective management.	Not published	Varies
HEART Fund Woman's Missionary Union Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The HEART Fund provides grants for disaster relief and rebuilding assistance to disaster victims in the United States and around the world.	Not published	Varies
TPF Türkiye Earthquake Fund Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in response to the February 6, 2023 earthquakes in Turkey. The fund provides both immediate relief and long-term recovery support to affected regions.	Not published	Varies
Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Grants: Mini-Grants Santa Clara Valley Water District · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Mini-Grants program by Valley Water supports community-led projects in Santa Clara County focused on safe drinking water, conservation, and flood protection.	Not published	Up to $10K
La Mesa Disaster Recovery Fund East County Economic Development Council · Foundation Not published · $5K The La Mesa Disaster Recovery Fund was created by the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce Foundation to help businesses damaged or destroyed in the aftermath of opportunistic violence and looting following peaceful Black Lives Matter…	Not published	$5K
CDBG 2024 Disaster Recovery - Housing Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Emergency Watershed Protection Program Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies The Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program, a federal emergency recovery program, helps local communities recover after a natural disaster strikes.	Not published	Varies
Commonwealth Corps Host Site RFA Grant Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Commonwealth Corps Host Site RFA invites Massachusetts organizations to partner with AmeriCorps to address local community needs.	Not published	Varies
J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Company Giving Grant J.B. Hunt Transport Services · Foundation Not published · Varies J.B. Hunt Transport Services offers financial support for various community projects through its Company Giving program.	Not published	Varies
Global Emergency Response and Recovery Partner Engagement: Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Improve Rapid Response to Public Health Emergencies Globally (343012) Grant Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $376.5M The CDC's grant aims to enhance global public health emergency responses by engaging partners to improve rapid detection and intervention strategies.	Not published	Up to $376.5M
Southern California Wildfire and Flood Fund Grants Phase II United Way of Ventura County Inc · 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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