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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Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Fund Baltimore Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Inspire donors to achieve their charitable goals from generation to generation and to improve the quality of life in the Baltimore region through grantmaking, enlightened civic leadership and strategic investments.	Not published	Varies
2025 Multifamily Finance Super NOFA – Los Angeles Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The 2025 Multifamily Finance Super NOFA - Los Angeles Disaster makes funds more accessible to developers enables the funding to further serve the lowest income Californians and increases the range of potential applicants and target…	Not published	Varies
U.S. Foundation Emergency Grants for Disaster Relief American College of Trial Lawyers · Foundation Not published · $75K – $150K Provide emergency funding to legal aid organizations for legal services to victims of disasters Example Award (LA Wildfires, January 2025):	Not published	$75K – $150K
Framingham Emergency Relief Fund Grant Community Foundation for MetroWest Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Framingham Emergency Relief Fund Grant aims to provide vital financial support to nonprofit organizations in the MetroWest region during crises.	Not published	Varies
Rural Grant Navigator Grant Program Colorado State Forest Service · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rural Grant Navigator Grant Program, managed by the Colorado State Forest Service, provides vital funding to NGOs assisting rural Colorado communities in applying for federal and state grants for wildfire mitigation and preparedness.	Not published	Varies
Public Assistance Maryland Department of Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to alleviate the financial burden to the State and local governments and certain private, nonprofit organizations following a federally-declared disaster.	Not published	Varies
TPF Wildfire Fund Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of Turkish Philanthropy Funds' special programs addressing environmental disasters and sustainability challenges.	Not published	Varies
Sullivan County Urgent Grants Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Sullivan County Urgent Grants, managed by the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, provide critical financial support to organizations facing unexpected operational needs.	Not published	Up to $5K
Western State Fire Managers Grant Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) · Foundation Not published · Up to $240K The Western State Fire Managers provide funding to mitigate wildland fire risks within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) through a competitive process.	Not published	Up to $240K
Lowcountry Disaster Relief Fund Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Rolling · $130K	Rolling	$130K
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DHSEM Grants · State Not published · Varies Disaster recovery grant program supporting long-term hazard mitigation projects to reduce future disaster risk.	Not published	Varies
Greater Bay Area Central Coast Wildfire Relief Fund United Way of the Bay Area · Foundation Not published · Varies Four United Way organizations joined forces to create this fund in response to wildfires spreading throughout the Bay Area and Central Coast in August 2020. The fund assists residents and community agencies affected by the wildfires.	Not published	Varies
City of Water Day Grants Hudson River Foundation for Science and Environmental Research Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $4K The City of Water Day Grants support organizations across New York and New Jersey in hosting free community events focused on waterfront engagement and climate resilience.	Not published	$1K – $4K
HSLDA Disaster Relief Grant Home School Legal Defense Association · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Disaster Relief Grant is designed for homeschool families recovering from natural disasters. Funds can be used for emergency needs and replacement of goods lost or damaged in natural disasters.	Rolling	Varies
Housing Preservation Grant Program Affordable Housing Management Association - Northern CA and HI · Foundation Not published · $50K – $12.2M USDA is seeking applications for grants to repair or rehabilitate homes, rental properties or cooperatives for people in rural areas with low or very low incomes.	Not published	$50K – $12.2M
Wayne County Cares Fund Vigran Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Wayne County Cares Fund was established by the Foundation in April 2020 as a means for human service providers to request targeted assistance for the most vulnerable members of the community.	Rolling	Varies
Emergencies Rural Infrastructure Authority · State Not published · Varies Projects requiring urgent response to resolve documented emergencies may be submitted at any time for Tier 3 & 4 counties.	Not published	Varies
When Georgia Smiled Grant When Georgia Smiled: The Robin McGraw Revelation and Dr. Phil Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The When Georgia Smiled Grant, established by the Robin McGraw Revelation and Dr. Phil Foundation, focuses on aiding victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.	Not published	Varies
PATCH Program (Providing Assistance To Community Homeowners) Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K	Not published	Up to $15K
Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Grant The Humane Society of the Commonwealth · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Grant supports 501(c)(3) public charities focused on preventing accidents and injuries on the water.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Map Your Risk - FREE Tsunami Risk Mapping Assistance Northeast States Emergency Consortium Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies NESEC provides free tsunami risk mapping assistance to eligible organizations in US East Coast states.	Rolling	Varies
North Carolina Medical Society Foundation Disaster Relief Fund The Physicians Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $60K Disaster relief fund to help physicians rebuild medical practices damaged by hurricanes and natural disasters, ensuring continued access to healthcare in underserved communities.	Not published	$60K
Disaster Fund New England Airedale Rescue Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide assistance for expenses of displaced Airedales and their owners caused by disasters. National Airedale Rescue, Inc.	Not published	Varies
Operation Round Up (ORU) Grant Program North Georgia Electric Membership Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Operation Round Up Grant Program, administered by the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia, empowers local communities by funding charitable projects across seven counties.	Not published	Up to $10K

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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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