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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Bridger Foothills Fire Relief Fund One Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $405K Emergency relief fund established in response to the 2020 Bridger Foothills fire to assist those impacted by the fire and post-fire needs.	Not published	$405K
Together We Recover Fund - Nonprofit Grants United Way Suncoast Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants to help nonprofit organizations recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and build resilience for the future.	Not published	Varies
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants - Climate Adaptation Planning Grant California Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1.5M The Climate Adaptation Planning Grant, part of California's Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants, provides $3 million to support local and regional efforts in addressing climate vulnerabilities in transportation infrastructure.	Not published	$100K – $1.5M
Emergency Medical Services - State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems · State Not published · Varies Assists with local preparedness activities that address high-priority preparedness. Support the development of EMS field-deployable technology, Mass Casualty Support Units and supplies, training and exercises for mass casualty incidents.	Not published	Varies
Immediate Wildfire Response Grant Program - $200,000 per fire area Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Immediate Wildfire Response Grant Program, funded by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, provides up to $200,000 per fire area to support recovery efforts following the 2024 wildfire season.	Not published	Up to $200K
Monterey County Fire Relief Fund Grants (Community Foundation for Monterey County) Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $30K The Monterey County Fire Relief Fund supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies assisting individuals and families affected by fire, evacuations and temporary loss of work.	Rolling	$2K – $30K
CAPTRUST Crisis Grants Captrust Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The CAPTRUST Community Foundation provides Crisis Grants to support nonprofit organizations aiding families impacted by natural disasters or emergencies.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Fund Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of California · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Immediate Wildfire Response Grant Program - $100,000 per fire area Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Immediate Wildfire Response Grant Program, administered by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), offers $100,000 per fire area to support technical assistance following the 2024 wildfire season.	Not published	Up to $100K
CFSWC: Community Emergency Relief Fund Grant Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado administers the Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) to address urgent community needs in Southwest Colorado.	Not published	Varies
Healthcare Preparedness Program Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $354K The Healthcare Preparedness Program, led by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to enhance the state's ability to respond to public health emergencies.	Not published	Up to $354K
Greene County Emergency Response Fund Grant Community Foundation of Greene County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greene County Emergency Response Fund aims to address urgent local needs arising from emergencies and disasters in Greene County.	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps NCCC Traditional (Service Volunteers) AmeriCorps · Federal Not published · Varies You define services projects that the AmeriCorps team can complete to respond to local needs. The team of 18-26 year-olds and typically serve in one area for 3 to 13 weeks and serve for 40 hours per week.	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) - Hawaii State of Hawai‘i Office of Homeland Security · State Not published · Up to $200K The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) in Hawaii offers vital funding to enhance the safety of nonprofits at risk of terrorist attacks, allocating $90 million for target hardening and security improvements.	Not published	Up to $200K
COPS Technology and Equipment Program Alamo Area Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $4.5M Radio interoperability is critical for coordinated emergency response to mass casualty events and natural disasters. Multi-band radios allow first responders to link up on dedicated channels for prompt resource deployment.	Not published	$4.5M
Community Traffic Safety Grants National Safety Council · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Community Traffic Safety Grants, initiated by the Road to Zero Coalition, aim to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2050 through innovative, evidence-based approaches.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Environmental Conservation: Wildfire Resilience Initiative Grant Program Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wildfire Resilience Initiative Grant Program, funded by the Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation, addresses the urgent need for wildfire resilience in Western North America.	Not published	Varies
Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund - Increased Operating Costs The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This fund has paused grant making as of May 2, 2025._ In response to the significant impact of Hurricane Helene on our community, the Community Foundation for the CSRA established the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund.	Not published	Varies
Rebuild Israel Fund Jewish Federation of Greater Houston · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides emergency assistance to local, national and international disasters where Jewish communities are impacted.	Not published	Varies
NiSource Charitable Foundation Fund for Merrimack Valley Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applicants will be asked to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) ONLY. Fund Advisors will review LOI’s in the winter of 2022 – 2023 and expect to invite a narrowed field to participate in virtual site visits in February 2023.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund - Wave 4 Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $5B	Not published	$5K – $5B
Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience (CA) Grant California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $50K – $2M Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience is a funding opportunity offered by the California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy.	Not published	$50K – $2M
Hurricane Helene Relief Fund Burke County United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide emergency assistance to Burke County residents affected by Hurricane Helene (October 2024) for unmet needs related to recovery	Not published	Varies
Pattern Panhandle Wind Grant Program Amarillo Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K The Pattern Panhandle Wind Competitive Grant Program, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports nonprofit and charitable institutions serving Carson County.	Not published	$3K – $25K

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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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