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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Disaster Relief United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Dogwood Health Trust: Collaboration & Innovation Grant Dogwood Health Trust · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The Dogwood Health Trust: Collaboration & Innovation Grant aims to support innovative collaborations addressing the challenges faced by Western North Carolina communities post-Hurricane Helene.	Not published	$50K – $500K
Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund Charitable Foundation of the Islands Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Emergency relief fund activated ahead of major hurricanes to support recovery and rebuild efforts on Sanibel and Captiva Islands.	Rolling	Varies
WATER, WASTEWATER, and STORMWATER – Disaster Water Grants Program USDA Rural Utility Services · Federal Not published · Varies Supports restoration, repair, or rebuilding of water infrastructure systems, include drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater projects related to damages from Presidentially Declared Disasters that occurred between January…	Not published	Varies
Rock This Town Humanitarian Relief Effort Grants The Ironman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Rock This Town, the charitable program for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, launches humanitarian relief grant campaigns in response to natural disasters and emergencies affecting race communities.	Not published	Varies
HFNA Maui Wildfire Relief Fund Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Disaster relief fund established to support Maui wildfire recovery efforts This program operates in accordance with Federal law and USDA civil rights regulations.	Not published	Varies
Charles D. Berry Foundation Grant Charles D. Berry Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles D. Berry Foundation, established in 2018 by Chuck Berry, aims to enrich the Greater Dayton community through grants in arts, education, health, and community services.	Not published	Varies
Box Impact Fund Grant Box · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Box Impact Fund Grant offers six $25K awards to nonprofits focused on digital transformation in child welfare, crisis response, and environmental protection.	Not published	Up to $25K
Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings (361217) Grant Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · $350K – $2.5M The Wildfire Smoke Preparedness program, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, aims to enhance public health by providing grants for assessing and mitigating wildfire smoke hazards in community buildings.	Not published	$350K – $2.5M
Disaster Recovery Fund Matching Grants Iowa Council of Foundations · Foundation Not published · $500 The Disaster Recovery Fund Matching Grants program, managed by the Iowa Council of Foundations, aims to support community foundations in Iowa not participating in the PPREP cohort.	Not published	$500
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Community Grants Sonoma County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation’s signature fundraising event, the Sonoma County Wine Auction, has raised tens of millions of dollars for local causes, helping to address Sonoma County’s most pressing needs and fostering both…	Not published	Varies
Disaster Resilience Program - Host Organization Grant Equal Justice Works · Foundation Not published · Up to $147K The Disaster Resilience Program, supported by Equal Justice Works, aims to provide free civil legal aid to communities affected by disasters in the Midwest.	Not published	Up to $147K
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies One of three grant programs focusing on enhancing the ability of state, local, tribal and territorial governments, as well as nonprofits, to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Recovery - FY 2025 EDA Disaster Supplemental Funding US Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · $200 – $50M Helps communities and regions plan and implement long-term economic recovery strategies. Two funding pathways remain: Supports recovery in areas where a Presidential disaster declaration was issued in calendar years 2023 and 2024.	Not published	$200 – $50M
Wild East Action Fund - Community Resilience Grant Appalachian Trail Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Wild East Action Fund aims to enhance community resilience and conservation efforts within the Appalachian Trail landscape.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Emergency Grants for ISCA Members Irish Setter Club of America Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides emergency funds to ISCA members for emergency assistance needed for their Irish Setters suffering as a direct result of certain federally declared disasters.	Not published	Varies
Dixie Fire - Small Grant Program North Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Dixie Fire - Small Grant Program provides funding of up to $10,000 to support nonprofits and agencies assisting evacuees and animals impacted by wildfires in the area.	Not published	Up to $10K
Duke Energy: South Carolina: Local Impact Grants Duke Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Duke Energy Foundation offers Local Impact Grants to enhance the quality of life in South Carolina. Grants up to $20,000 support initiatives in vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and opportunity and inclusion.	Not published	Up to $20K
Robinson Foundation Grant Robinson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robinson Foundation Grant, established in 2016, aims to alleviate hardships faced by individuals and communities, demonstrating God's love through charitable contributions.	Not published	Varies
Shoup Foundation Grant Shoup Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Shoup Foundation Grant supports Protestant churches and organizations aiding needy individuals or disaster relief in Northern Colorado. This foundation funds charitable, nonprofit organizations as defined by IRS section 501(c)(3).	Not published	Varies
AKC Pet Disaster Relief Program American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies AKC Reunite's Pet Disaster Relief program provides stocked emergency-sheltering trailers (crates, supplies) to county/municipal emergency-management and animal-response agencies so they can shelter pets during disasters.	Not published	Varies
Clara Abbott Disaster Assistance Abbott Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides emergency financial assistance to eligible Abbott employees, retirees, and their families who have been impacted by natural disasters or other catastrophic events.	Rolling	Varies
Disaster Relief Grants Landman Scholarship Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Educational Foundation provides financial support through grants for AAPL members who have suffered financial loss due to natural disasters.	Not published	Varies
Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance Small Business Administration · State Not published · Varies SBA provides loans to assist homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes with recovery from declared disasters.	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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