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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Homeowner Damage Assistance Program Mayfield Graves County Tornado Relief Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K	Not published	Up to $8K
Emergency Support Fund of the Shelby Foundation Grant Shelby Ohio Community Foundation of Richland County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emergency Support Fund of the Shelby Foundation provides crucial assistance to nonprofits responding to emergencies in the Shelby community.	Not published	Varies
State Homeland Security Program – Regular Projects (SHSP-R) Grant State of Texas Office of the Governor · State Not published · $10K State Homeland Security Program – Regular Projects (SHSP-R) The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and targeted violence and prepare for the…	Not published	$10K
Thriving Neighborhoods Grant Travelers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Travelers believes that strong communities are sustained by educational and economic opportunities —and we are dedicated to assisting our communities in generating those opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies FEMA-funded non-disaster grant supporting building, sustaining and delivering essential emergency management capabilities.	Not published	Varies
CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) · Foundation Not published · $750K – $7M The CAL FIRE Forest Health Program aims to enhance the resilience of California's forests against wildfires, drought, and pests caused by climate change and land management practices.	Not published	$750K – $7M
AVMF Disaster Relief Grants for Veterinary Professionals American Veterinary Medical Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies AVMF Disaster Relief Grants help veterinary professionals affected by disasters (e.g., a dedicated fund for veterinarians affected by the conflict in Ukraine, plus general disaster-relief grants for veterinary professionals).	Not published	Varies
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant County of Santa Clara · State Not published · Varies The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program, part of FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, offers funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for projects aimed at reducing or eliminating repetitive flood damage.	Not published	Varies
Maui Fire Relief Fund Rotary International District 5030 · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NBO Foundation - Community Impact Fund Grants The Nicholas B Ottaway Fdn Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation's Community Impact Fund Grants aim to enhance community well-being by supporting 501(c)(3) organizations focused on underrepresented populations.	Not published	$3K – $20K
Rapid Response Grants Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants deployed through the Rapid Response Fund to support organizations following natural disasters in the service area. To support local organizations with rapid deployment of funds to areas of greatest need following disasters.	Not published	Varies
VCA Charities: Disaster Relief Grants VCA Charities · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K VCA Charities is dedicated to enhancing pet ownership by offering Disaster Relief Grants to support animal welfare organizations impacted by natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $10K
Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarship Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarship supports residents of western North Carolina whose education funding has been affected by Hurricane Helene.	Not published	$1K
Santander Bank Charitable Giving Program Grant Santander Consumer USA Inc Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Santander Bank Charitable Giving Program is committed to enriching communities through $100 million in charitable giving.	Not published	$10K
Disaster Resilience Program Fellowship Grant Equal Justice Works · Foundation Not published · $7K The Disaster Resilience Program Fellowship supports low-income communities affected by disasters by mobilizing lawyers and law students to provide free civil legal aid.	Not published	$7K
COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund Waccamaw Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
WD-40 Company Memory Making Fund Grant WD-40 Company · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K At WD-40 Company, we are dedicated to creating positive lasting memories in every interaction we have.	Not published	Up to $200K
Southwest Tribal Resilience Academy - Resilience Capacity Grant Enterprise Community Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground.	Not published	$25K
Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program (DR-MHP) - Round One (CA) California Department of Housing and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program (DR-MHP) in California offers approximately $120.8 million for new multifamily housing construction in communities affected by 2020 disasters.	Not published	Varies
Ball Foundation Grants The Ball Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ball Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations in U.S. communities, focusing on recycling, disaster relief, and STEM education.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Aid Altrusa International Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funds are available to assist local and international communities in the wake of disasters, whether natural or manmade.	Not published	Varies
IDL: Hazard Fuels Reduction Grants Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) · Foundation Not published · Up to $240K The Hazard Fuels Reduction Grants, funded by the USDA Forest Service, aim to mitigate fire risks on non-federal, non-industrial forest lands. Projects must focus on reducing hazard fuels within 1.5 miles of federal fire mitigation efforts.	Not published	Up to $240K
Sustainable Communities Grant Program Delaware Nature Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $75K A grant program providing up to $75,000 in annual funding to support open space preservation, environmental conservation, and community resiliency projects across Delaware and Maryland.	Not published	$1K – $75K
Disaster Recovery – National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Traditional Disaster Response AmeriCorps (the federal agency for national service and volunteerism) · Federal Not published · Varies Provides a team of 8-12 AmeriCorps NCCC members to participate in disaster response, recovery, and mitigation.	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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