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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City of Wheeling ARPA Funding (administered by CFOV) Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.0M One-time distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from City of Wheeling allocated to Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley for distribution to local non-profit agencies.	Not published	$1.0M
Disaster Relief Grant Pilcrow Foundation · Foundation Not published · $800 The Pilcrow Foundation offers the Disaster Relief Grant to support libraries in rural areas of the United States affected by natural disasters.	Not published	$800
Volunteer Fire Dept Program Grant Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Volunteer Fire Dept Program, established by the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation and The Priddy Foundation, aims to enhance community life in Wichita Falls through charitable giving.	Not published	Varies
DCCF: Emergency Grants Dekalb County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The DCCF Emergency Grants provide crucial support to nonprofit and governmental organizations in DeKalb County, IL, facing urgent funding needs due to unforeseen events.	Not published	$250 – $2K
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Disaster Relief Grants Pi Beta Phi Fraternity Louisiana Alpha · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides financial assistance to members affected by presidentially-declared disasters/emergencies or provincial-declared states of emergency.	Rolling	Varies
Community Resiliency & Disaster Relief Grant Elevance Health Cares Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizing that disasters can strike where and when least expected, the Foundation approaches this focus area differently from its other grant programs.	Not published	Varies
Central Kentucky Cares Fund Central Kentucky Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Disaster relief fund activated by Central Kentucky Community Foundation in response to community crises (COVID-19 pandemic). The fund provides opportunity for the community to come together to help those directly affected by crises.	Not published	Varies
State Homeland Security Program Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies FEMA-funded non-disaster grant providing preparedness program funding to state and local governments.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Member Relief Fund - Wildfire Assistance Service Employees International Union · Foundation Not published · Up to $250 Emergency financial assistance program for SEIU 503 members experiencing hardship from qualifying wildfire events.	Not published	Up to $250
Hypertherm: HOPE Foundation Grant Hypertherm Hope Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Hypertherm HOPE Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations with a mission to create sustainable, positive change in communities.	Not published	$500
State Disaster Relief Program NOFA Grant Ohio Department of Public Safety · Foundation Not published · Varies The State Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) in Ohio provides financial assistance to local governments and eligible non-profits impacted by disasters.	Not published	Varies
Winter Storm Recovery Fund (Davidson County) The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) RFP (CA) California Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) provides essential funding for nonprofit organizations at high risk of violent attacks and hate crimes.	Not published	Up to $500K
Essex County Community Response Fund Grant Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to US $25,000 The Essex County Community Response Fund Grant, managed by the Essex County Community Foundation, aims to provide essential support to nonprofit organizations during crises.	Not published	Up to US $25,000
State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) Grant Program Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies Provides equipment to local governments and other recipients for emergency preparedness.	Not published	Varies
Vector Wealth Strategies: Community Impact Fund Grant Vector Wealth Strategies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vector Wealth Strategies Community Impact Fund, established in 2015, allocates 10% of annual profits to support nonprofits focused on education, health services, and disaster recovery.	Not published	Varies
USDA/USDOI Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Bureau of Land Management · Federal Forecast · Varies GRANT OPPORTUNITY FORECAST USDA/USDOI Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA): July – September 2020 Potential Topics March 2020 Background The interagency Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) intends to…	Forecast	Varies
Community Impact Grants Fremont Area United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies Together, funders work to advance Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security and strengthen overall Community Resiliency to build a future where everyone can reach their full potential.	Not published	Varies
Foundation for Giving US LBM Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The US LBM Foundation created the "Foundation for Giving" program to allow US LBM divisions to recommend charities to support in their communities. This helps the Foundation give back to causes that matter locally.	Not published	Varies
Neighbor To Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund Grants East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund Grants, managed by the East Tennessee Foundation, focus on supporting nonprofits and agencies responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee.	Not published	Varies
Local Government Emergency Housing Support Program (LGEHS) Grant Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Local Government Emergency Housing Support Program (LGEHS) provides essential assistance to local governments and nonprofits in response to housing crises caused by disasters.	Not published	Up to $500K
Disaster Recovery – Vermont Emergency Relief Assistance Fund Vermont Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies Provides public assistance to municipalities to repair damaged infrastructure after a presidentially declared disaster.	Not published	Varies
N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program: Climb to Managing Community 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. Under the Climb to Managing Community Package, a grant will be funded by one of the three funding programs.	Not published	$2.2M
Tahoe Fund Grant Tahoe Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K – $1M The Tahoe Fund Grant prioritizes forest health restoration in the Tahoe Basin, addressing wildfire threats through innovative projects. It invites public agencies and nonprofits to submit funding proposals ranging from $5,000 to $1,000,000.	Not published	$5K – $1M

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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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