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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Osage Nation Wildland Fire Response Bureau of Indian Affairs · Federal Forecast · $1 – $1M Award Notice ONLY - Osage Nation wildland fire response	Forecast	$1 – $1M
Marshfield Area COVID-19 Relief Fund Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A collaborative relief fund created to support community organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Simplifies giving during crisis and directs funds where need is greatest	Not published	Varies
PA AmeriCorps Grant PennSERVE · Foundation Not published · $148K – $3.8M The PA AmeriCorps Grant, administered by PennSERVE, supports local service initiatives in Pennsylvania. This grant seeks to empower individuals and communities to address pressing social issues through service.	Not published	$148K – $3.8M
Transportation – Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Federal Highway Administration · Federal Not published · $1K – $50M Supports planning for and making surface transportation more resilient to current and future weather events, natural disasters, and changing conditions, such as severe storms, flooding, drought, levee and dam failures, wildfire…	Not published	$1K – $50M
Hurricane Ian Disaster Assistance Program (Lee County Long-Term Recovery) Area Agency on Aging · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizing that recovery from major disasters like Hurricane Ian is a multi-year process, AAASWFL created this program to provide ongoing support to vulnerable populations (seniors and adults with disabilities) facing unique challenges in…	Not published	Varies
State Fire Assistance Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides leadership and technical assistance on wildfire prevention and assistance to the fire-fighting community with the suppression of wildfires when they occur.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Support Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program offering funds to help Texas-Oklahoma clubs replenish supplies used during a disaster. When tragedy strikes, Kiwanians are often among the first to respond—providing food, water, and comfort to those in need.	Not published	Varies
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) DHSEM Grants · State Not published · Varies Non-disaster grant program focused on mitigation projects to reduce flood risk and vulnerability.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Recovery – 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
San Marcos COVID-19 Community Grants Program Rancho Santa Fe Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Awards grants to support San Marcos residents affected by COVID-19. This program was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.	Not published	Varies
Republic Services: Community Grant Program Republic Services Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Republic Services Community Grant Program supports local nonprofit organizations focused on neighborhood revitalization, safety, disaster relief, and social services.	Not published	Varies
CCCF: Common Ground Program - Forest Health and Wildfire Resilience Planning & Education Grants Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The CCCF's Common Ground Program offers Forest Health and Wildfire Resilience Planning & Education Grants aimed at enhancing community wildfire resilience and forest health.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grants Department of Forestry · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Texas Foundations Fund: Disaster Recovery Grant Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Up to US $30,000 Texas Foundations Fund: Disaster Recovery From its inception, the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation has been there to support Texans' path to housing stability.	Rolling	Up to US $30,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Resilient Florida – Planning Grants Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Foundation Not published · Varies The Florida Department of Environmental Protection offers the Resilient Florida – Planning Grants to support local governments and organizations in resilience planning efforts.	Not published	Varies
Community Response Funds Billings Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A collaborative effort between the Billings Community Foundation and the United Way of Yellowstone County to provide quick turnaround funding for immediate community needs created by unexpected circumstances.	Not published	Varies
Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program New Mexico Association of Counties · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Emergency and Disaster Response Fund Grants The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emergency and Disaster Response Fund (EDRF) addresses urgent needs in an 18-county area, providing critical support since Hurricane Helene. Over $38 million has been allocated to organizations for emergency relief and recovery services.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Not published · Up to $25M	Not published	Up to $25M
North Carolina Emergency Watershed Program (EWP) Grant North Carolina Natural Resource Conservation Service · Foundation Not published · Varies The North Carolina Emergency Watershed Program (EWP) aids communities in recovering from natural disasters by providing financial and technical assistance.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Emergency Grants United Way of South Mississippi · Foundation Not published · $65K Partnership between United Way of South Mississippi and Gulf Coast Community Foundation to provide emergency grants to nonprofits addressing direct needs caused by COVID-19 disruptions.	Not published	$65K
Resiliency Grant Program Internet Society Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250K – $500K The Internet Society Foundation's Resiliency Grant Program aims to enhance network resilience in communities vulnerable to natural disasters.	Not published	$250K – $500K
Region 2 Emergency Preparedness and Response Award Grant National Library of Medicine · Foundation Not published · $20K The Region 2 Emergency Preparedness and Response Award aims to enhance community resilience against natural disasters and emergencies.	Not published	$20K
M3 Insurance Foundation Grant M3 Insurance Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The M3 Insurance Foundation Grant supports organizations focused on financial literacy, healthcare improvement, insurance career promotion, and safety enhancement.	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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