Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants

Last updated October 6, 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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Hurricane Henri & Ida Business Assistance Grant Program New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Grant program administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to provide relief to New Jersey businesses and nonprofits that experienced physical damage from Hurricanes Henri and Ida.	Not published	$1K – $5K
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) DHSEM Grants · State Not published · Varies Cybersecurity grant program supporting state and local government entities in improving cybersecurity capabilities.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Fund The Principle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides emergency financial assistance to Christian Scientists affected by disasters and natural disasters. Limited information provided on main site.	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps Nevada Formula Operational Grant Nevada Volunteers · Foundation Not published · Varies This is a funding opportunity for Institutions of higher education; local governments, school districts; nonprofit organizations; State Service Commissions; States and US Territories; Indian Tribes; and public health departments to apply…	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Petco Love · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Wildfire and Humanitarian Relief Grants The Ironman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The IRONMAN Foundation provides humanitarian relief grants in response to wildfires and other natural disasters affecting IRONMAN race communities.	Not published	$20K
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Disaster Relief Grants Pi Beta Phi Fraternity · Foundation Rolling · Varies Awards granted to help members affected by presidentially-declared disasters/emergencies or provincial-declared states of emergency.	Rolling	Varies
TX AmeriCorps Planning Grant The Onestar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The TX AmeriCorps Planning Grant, managed by OneStar, aims to address Texas's social challenges through national service.	Not published	Up to $100K
NYC Green Fund Wildfire Rapid Response Grants City Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $140K Emergency grant funding provided to parkland organizations that experienced significant fire damage. To provide rapid response support to organizations affected by wildfires to help with recovery efforts.	Not published	$140K
MCF: Buck Family Fund Grants (BFF) Marin Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Buck Family Fund, part of the Marin Community Foundation, supports community-led initiatives for marginalized residents in Marin County.	Not published	Varies
School Emergency Support Fund Wea Member Benefits Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $250 – $500 The School Emergency Support Fund provides immediate financial assistance to public school students, teachers, and districts in times of crisis.	Rolling	$250 – $500
Pu'uhonua O Kauai Social Safety Net Fund Kauai United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2004 to provide for the community rapidly when the need is greatest in the aftermath of an island-wide emergency. The fund serves to keep Kauai social service organizations operational during times of crisis.	Not published	Varies
Operation Round Up Grants (Central Georgia EMC Foundation) Central Georgia EMC Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $5K The Operation Round Up program provides grants to nonprofit organizations and community projects within the Central Georgia EMC service area.	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Department of Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
SFY27 Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program Illinois Emergency Management Agency · State Not published · Varies The grant program has been appropriated to IEMA-OHS for the purpose of all approved costs associated with Homeland Security Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Recovery – Emergency Watershed Protection Program USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service · Federal Not published · Varies Offers technical and financial assistance to help local communities relieve imminent threats to life and property caused by natural disasters that impair a watershed. Planning, design, and construction oversight are part of this program.	Not published	Varies
Hazardous Materials Training and Planning Grant Ohio Public Utilities Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hazardous Materials Training and Planning Grant, offered by the Ohio Public Utilities Commission, aims to enhance public safety by funding training for emergency services personnel on managing hazardous materials spills during…	Not published	Varies
Community Seed Donations Grant Seed Savers Exchange · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Seed Donations program by Seed Savers Exchange provides seeds to schools, community gardens, and nonprofits, ensuring that these resources are freely available to those in need.	Not published	Varies
NIMble Grant (Needs Immediately Met) Nantahala Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K NIMble grants are designed to support regional nonprofits and governmental agencies with immediate needs, especially those magnified by the COVID-19 global pandemic.	Not published	Up to $10K
AASM Foundation Disaster Relief Fund Grant American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AASM Foundation Disaster Relief Fund, established in 2005, provides essential financial aid to AASM accredited sleep centers impacted by natural disasters.	Not published	Varies
Operations Planning Training Equipment Grant: Local Emergency Planning Committees (NV) State of Nevada Emergency Response Commission · State Not published · Up to $36K The Operations Planning Training Equipment Grant supports Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) in Nevada.	Not published	Up to $36K
Rapid Response Fund Gulf Coast Strategic Investments Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support the community and nonprofit partners before and during natural disasters in the service area.	Not published	Varies
Public Assistance (PA) DHSEM Grants · State Not published · Varies Disaster recovery grant program providing assistance for response and recovery from declared disasters.	Not published	Varies
Buncombe County Child Care Relief Fund Buncombe County Partnership for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To support child care centers in Buncombe County to rebuild and reopen following community crisis/disaster.	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 6, 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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