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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Mayfield Graves County Auto Relief Program Mayfield Graves County Tornado Relief Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
Fire Safe Council Grant Program San Diego Regional Fire & Emergency · Foundation Not published · Varies Alpine/Viejas, Alvarado Estates, Campo/Lake Morena, College Canyons, Chula Vista, Crest, Cuyamaca Woods, Escondido, Eucalyptus Hills, Fallbrook, Inland Rural, Jamul, Julian, Kensington, Lakeside/San Diego Audubon Society, Los Tules at…	Not published	Varies
N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program: Climb to Tree City USA Package - 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
Duke Energy: North Carolina: Local Impact Grants Duke Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Duke Energy Foundation provides Local Impact Grants to strengthen communities in North Carolina, offering up to $20,000 for various initiatives.	Not published	Up to $20K
Bausch Foundation Contributions Grant Bausch & Lomb Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bausch Foundation, established by Bausch Health Companies Inc., supports global charitable initiatives focused on disease prevention, improving patient outcomes, and education related to its core businesses.	Not published	Varies
AAFP Foundation: Physician Assistance Program Grant American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The AAFP Foundation's Physician Assistance Program provides crucial financial support to family physicians who have experienced uninsured losses due to natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $2K
Gilchrist Foundation: Capital Campaign Grant Gilchrist Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Gilchrist Foundation offers capital campaign grants to pre-selected non-profit organizations, particularly those enhancing arts, wildlife conservation, public broadcasting, and disaster relief.	Not published	Up to $200K
Boone REMC Operation Round Up Grant Community Foundation of Boone County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Boone REMC Operation Round Up Grant provides up to $10,000 to eligible nonprofits within the Boone REMC service territory, focusing on community service, economic development, education, youth programs, environment, and disaster relief.	Not published	Up to $10K
FL AmeriCorps Competitive Grant Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The FL AmeriCorps Competitive Grant provides opportunities for approximately 200,000 Americans to engage in vital community service across Florida.	Not published	Varies
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation Grant: Disaster Relief / Emergency Funds Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation At Milliken, we have a long-standing commitment to community engagement.	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Traditional AmeriCorps (the federal agency for national service and volunteerism) · Federal Not published · Varies Provides a team of 8-12 AmeriCorps NCCC members to meet critical community needs in the areas of natural and other disasters, infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation, and urban and rural…	Not published	Varies
Dixie Fire - Large Grant Program North Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Dixie Fire Large Grant Program, managed by the North Valley Community Foundation, provides critical funding for nonprofits and agencies aiding those affected by wildfires.	Not published	Up to $50K
Back to Business Small Business Grant Program Alliance for Downtown New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K	Not published	Up to $20K
Andrews Foundation Grant The Andrews Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andrews Foundation was founded and endowed in 1986 as a family foundation by Richard and Judith Andrews. The Andrews Foundation is dedicated to helping people and communities help themselves.	Not published	Varies
Norfolk Southern In-Kind Donation Grant Norfolk Southern Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Norfolk Southern In-Kind Donation Grant supports organizations seeking physical donations of materials that align with their focus areas, including safety, sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities.	Not published	Varies
SJICF: Resiliency Grant San Juan Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The San Juan Island Community Foundation's Emergency Response Fund offers crucial support for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations facing urgent needs in health and human services due to crises.	Not published	Varies
HPF: Urgent Action Grants The People's Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Hawai'i People’s Fund offers Urgent Action Grants aimed at supporting organizations that provide immediate relief to communities impacted by crises, particularly the recent wildfires on Maui Island.	Not published	Up to $5K
WA New & Recompete AmeriCorps Operational Grant Serve Washington · Foundation Not published · Varies The WA New & Recompete AmeriCorps Operational Grant supports organizations ready to launch or renew AmeriCorps programs, enhancing national service and community engagement in Washington.	Not published	Varies
EMERGENCY SERVICES and PUBLIC SAFETY – Rural Fire Protection Program Vermont Association of Conservation Districts · State Not published · $1M – $2M Installation of new dry hydrants and other types of rural water supplies (priority), repair/upgrade, replacement, relocation of existing rural water supplies (whether previously grant funded or not), and development of drafting sites…	Not published	$1M – $2M
PEMF Pandemic Grant Program Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide area EMS agencies and first responders with basic-needs items in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Created by PEMF board in 24 hours to address urgent needs of frontline EMS workers.	Not published	Varies
North Texas Cares (Phase One) The Dallas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A joint initiative of 15+ North Texas organizations including The Dallas Foundation created to provide emergency funding for nonprofits responding to COVID-19.	Not published	Varies
Natural Disaster Grant National Garden Clubs Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Natural Disaster USA Fund, established by National Garden Clubs (NGC) in 1997, supports local and state garden clubs in restoring areas affected by natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $5K
Tim Nee Relief Fund Association Montessori International · Foundation Not published · Varies Disaster relief fund established in January 2025 to support Montessori educators, administrators, schools, and teachers who have lost wages or been negatively impacted by recent natural disasters.	Not published	Varies
Chesapeake Energy: Charitable Donations Grant Chesapeake Energy · Foundation Not published · Varies Chesapeake Energy is dedicated to supporting communities through charitable donations focused on STEM education, environmental initiatives, disaster response, and community development.	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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