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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Supplemental Disaster Recovery Funding Program Grant Delta Regional Authority · Foundation Not published · $500K – $2M The Supplemental Disaster Recovery Funding Program, introduced by the Delta Regional Authority, aims to enhance community resilience through infrastructure improvements.	Not published	$500K – $2M
COVID Community Response Grants Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies Southern Vision Alliance's Frontline Leaders Fund launched a community response grant program to support grassroots efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.	Not published	Varies
Homeland Security Program Grant Department of Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) Vancouver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K	Not published	Up to $50K
Community Impact Fund Charitable Foundation of the Islands Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $42K A pooled charitable fund designed to provide long-term, sustainable funding for the community's greatest challenges and future needs.	Not published	Up to $42K
Emergency & Unforeseen Grant Program 4Culture · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emergency & Unforeseen Grant Program by 4Culture provides crucial support for cultural organizations facing unexpected costs, whether due to emergencies like natural disasters or opportunities for development.	Not published	Varies
PSEG Foundation Giving - Requests for Funding Grant Pseg Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The PSEG Foundation provides funding for events and initiatives that enhance community safety and environmental stewardship in areas where they operate, such as New Jersey and New York.	Not published	Up to $10K
Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Donations Grant Smart & Final Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation focuses on enhancing community well-being through strategic donations.	Not published	Varies
ARDF Domestic Disaster Relief Funding Anglican Relief and Development Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF) provides domestic (U.S.) disaster relief funding to churches responding to or affected by natural disasters.	Rolling	Varies
Urban Area Security Initiative Federal Fiscal Year 2026 – LETPA Projects (UASI-L) Grant State of Texas Office of the Governor · State Not published · $10K The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Federal Fiscal Year 2025 – LETPA Projects (TX) aims to bolster state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and enhance security.	Not published	$10K
Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program North Carolina Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (SmBIZ) in North Carolina offers $55 million in funding for local governments to rebuild infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene.	Not published	Up to $1M
Rosendin Foundation Emergency Grant The Rosendin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Rosendin Foundation Emergency Grant provides financial support for unplanned expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $5K
Programa de Ayuda para Granjas Afectadas por Inundaciones en el Condado de Skagit (Skagit County Flood Relief Grant) Northwest Agriculture Business Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Farms must meet ALL of the following conditions: Award funds can only be used for expenses that:	Not published	Up to $10K
CFEC: Emergency Grants Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 – $25K The CFEC Emergency Grants provide crucial support for nonprofits in Elkhart County facing unexpected challenges.	Not published	$250 – $25K
Colleton County Disaster Relief Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: If you have applied already, you can re-apply, should the need arise.	Not published	Varies
Flood Mitigation Assistance Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies FEMA-funded non-disaster grant program supporting flood mitigation activities. Provides funding for equipment, planning, training, and mitigation activities to reduce flood risks throughout Idaho.	Not published	Varies
Global Impact Cash Grants Cisco Systems Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Global Impact Cash Grants by Cisco Systems Foundation support innovative early-stage solutions aimed at addressing significant social problems.	Not published	Up to $100K
Spartanburg County Foundation: Disaster Relief Fund Grant Spartanburg County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Spartanburg County Foundation Disaster Relief Fund is designed to support nonprofit organizations assisting residents impacted by disasters in Spartanburg County.	Not published	Up to $5K
Domestic Disaster Relief Funds Anglican Relief and Development Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies ARDF has supported churches helping with: When filling out the form, have the following information ready:	Rolling	Varies
Listos California Regional Grant (LL) Program – Southern Region California Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Listos California Regional Grant (LL) Program aims to enhance disaster preparedness in California's Southern Region by supporting nonprofits that serve multiple counties with equity priority factors.	Not published	Up to $300K
Hurricane Relief Workers Fund Coworker Solidarity Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Beyond stipends, recipients may receive:	Not published	Varies
NC Disaster Survival and Resiliency School Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The NC Disaster Survival and Resiliency School supports local, regional, and statewide disaster community organizing in communities impacted by climate disasters.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Relief Fund Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation maintains a dedicated Emergency Relief Fund to enable quick action in response to natural disasters and emergency situations affecting small businesses in Ohio.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Fund Community Foundation of Northwest Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Provides grants to nonprofit organizations for disaster relief efforts in response to natural disasters and emergencies affecting Northwest Florida communities.	Not published	$500 – $5K

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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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