Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants

Last updated October 6, 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

On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily

Find the disaster preparedness & relief grants matched to your org

Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 786 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.

Start finding grants

Sort

Type

State

Amount

Eligibility

Include closed grants

Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Fire Relief Compassion Grant Variety - the Childrens Charity of Southern California Tent 25 · Foundation Not published · Varies Building Brighter Futures: Helping Los Angeles' Children & Families Recover, Rebuild, and Dream Big	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Grant - Member Grants Friends of NCVMA Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Our Member Grant Program helps NCVMA members who own a practice (hospital or mobile unit) affected by a catastrophic event to fill gaps in insurance coverage and satisfy deductibles.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Perry County Ice Storm Relief Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Applications will be considered as they are submitted and granted as funds are available.	Not published	Varies
ReForest Colorado Colorado Tree Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To fund projects in communities affected by natural disasters to assist in the planting of new trees and planting-related expenses.	Not published	Varies
2026 Loss Prevention Fund Housing Telecommunications Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Nonprofit Response Fund Community Foundation of the Quincy Area · Foundation Rolling · Varies To support nonprofit organizations impacted by efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, with priority for those providing vital basic needs services and resources to disproportionately impacted individuals and families.	Rolling	Varies
Destination Disaster Recovery Fund Tourism Cares Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Previously focused on restoring and rebuilding tourism resources and infrastructure impacted by disasters.	Not published	Varies
Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) San Diego River Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The purposes of Prop 4 include watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development that addresses needs related to this subdivision and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon…	Not published	Varies
Presbyterian Women Disaster Preparedness Program National Voluntary Organizations Active · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2014, PDA and Presbyterian Women have collaborated to assist congregations and presbyteries to create disaster preparedness plans.	Not published	Varies
Small Business Loan Program North Delta Regional Planning & Development District Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K A lending program to assist disaster-impacted small businesses with non-construction expenses.	Not published	$10K – $150K
Fire Disaster Relief Grants City and County of San Francisco Ofﬁce of Economic and Workforce Development · State Not published · Up to $10K The Fire Disaster Relief Grants program, offered by the City and County of San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development, provides essential financial support to small businesses impacted by fires not caused by their own…	Not published	Up to $10K
Sonoma County Resilience Fund Sonoma County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Sonoma County has seen unbelievable hardship, and through it all, we continue to build tremendous resilience. Through wildfires, floods, and a global pandemic, the community has come together time and time again to face incredible odds.	Not published	Varies
Grants for Good (COVID-19 Emergency Grant Program) Invest in Others Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Emergency COVID-19 relief grants to support nonprofits struggling with pandemic impacts. Program doubled typical spring grant awards from 4 organizations to 8 organizations.	Not published	Up to $5K
Zimmer Biomet Foundation: Product Donations Grant Zimmer Biomet Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Zimmer Biomet Foundation offers product donations to support medical mission trips and charitable surgeries in the U.S. They aim to improve community health by providing essential medical resources to underserved patients.	Not published	Varies
FFY 2022 Flood Mitigation Assistance Emergency Mgt Agency · State Not published · Varies The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program makes Federal funds available to States, U.S Territories, Indian Tribal governments, and local communities to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures…	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Grants New York Credit Union Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide emergency assistance to credit unions, employees, volunteers, and members impacted by unforeseen disasters.	Not published	Varies
Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant, offered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, provides crucial support for California Native American tribes.	Not published	Varies
Etsy Emergency Relief Fund at CERF+ Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland · Foundation Not published · $2K Quarterly disaster relief grant to help rebuild operations after natural disasters.	Not published	$2K
Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Opportunity (361291) Grant 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy · Foundation Not published · $100K – $25M The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding opportunity aims to enhance safety on roads for all users by supporting planning, infrastructure, and operational initiatives.	Not published	$100K – $25M
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grant OReilly Automotive Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies How and Why Giving Back to Communities is Important to O’Reilly From O’Reilly Auto Parts’ inception, O’Reilly co-founder C.H. “Chub” O’Reilly instilled the culture of maintaining high standards for every endeavor, including the area of…	Not published	Varies
SHARE Grants: Preparedness and Resilience Micro Grant The St Bernard Project Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Empowering Local Partners for Sustainable Impact We're on a mission to scale our impact by sharing our deep knowledge and operational expertise with local nonprofit leaders and partners.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Grants (Emergency Relief Grants) Legal Services Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies LSC's Emergency Relief Grants provide funds as needed to LSC grantees in areas with government-declared emergencies.	Not published	Varies
Big G Charitable Foundation Grant Big G Charitable Foundation Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies The Big G Charitable Foundation, founded in 2009 by Mike Galesi, is dedicated to supporting environmental conservation and emergency relief efforts.	Not published	Varies
Community Relief Fund Greensboro Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports emergency services and mutual aid efforts in the Greensboro area with the goal of helping the community at times of extraordinary need due to unprecedented events.	Not published	Varies

Showing 73–96 of 786

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.

A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow disaster preparedness & relief grants down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.

Want new funders like these found for you every week?

This page is a snapshot. Funders change, and a list stops being true the day it's made. A grants department keeps looking for you, and tells you when it finds something that fits — with the grant history it reasoned from attached.

Create your grants department

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.

Get a shortlist of disaster preparedness & relief grants built for your organization

Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.

Find my grants — emailed to me

Your AI grants department