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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MDRF COVID-19 Immediate Food Needs Hunger Solutions Minnesota · Foundation Not published · $250K	Not published	$250K
Proposition 4 Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024.	Not published	Varies
Transportation – Safe Streets and Roads for All   US Department of Transportation · State Not published · $200 – $10M Support planning, infrastructure, and behavioral and operational initiatives to prevent fatalities and serious injuries on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, motorists…	Not published	$200 – $10M
Mini Grants Inter Tribal Long Term Recovery Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K ITLTRF mini grants support disaster preparedness and recovery projects designed to promote tribal community resilience. The grants are available on a competitive basis.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Program Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies This program supports three-year partnerships to mitigate wildfire threats and other related activities. Projects that mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality, and restore healthy forest ecosystems on public and private lands.	Not published	Varies
Boyd And Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation Grant Boyd and Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Boyd And Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation Grant aims to support various charitable organizations in Texas, primarily focusing on education, literary studies, science, and religion.	Not published	$5K – $30K
IFAW Global Disaster Response Grant International Fund for Animal Welfare Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The IFAW Global Disaster Response Grant provides essential support for animals affected by both man-made and natural disasters.	Not published	Varies
Douglas and Janet Roberts Fund Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
United We Stand Grant: State Agencies (NV) State of Nevada Emergency Response Commission · State Not published · Up to $32K The United We Stand Grant for State Agencies in Nevada provides crucial funding to enhance preparedness against terrorism. It supports local and state governments with planning, training, and purchasing necessary supplies and equipment.	Not published	Up to $32K
Strengthening & Sustaining Mobile Healthcare Grant Program Mobile Healthcare Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Strengthening & Sustaining Mobile Healthcare Grant Program, offered by the Mobile Healthcare Association, aims to enhance emergency preparedness for mobile health clinics.	Not published	Up to $10K
FFLA: Florida Legal Aid Disaster Relief Initiative Grant The Florida Bar Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Florida Legal Aid Disaster Relief Initiative, funded by the Florida Bar Foundation Inc, provides emergency financial support for organizations offering civil legal aid to communities impacted by disasters like hurricanes and the…	Not published	Varies
Working WA 3 Grant Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship · Foundation Not published · $20K The application does not require submission of invoices for reimbursement. Applicants need an estimate of revenue for current year and prior year, plus their UBI number.	Not published	$20K
Washington Gas Community Investment Fund Grant Washington Gas · Foundation Not published · Varies Washington Gas Charitable Giving has supported communities for over 170 years, focusing on education, environmental protection, and health initiatives.	Not published	Varies
United We Stand Grant: Local Emergency Planning Committees (NV) State of Nevada Emergency Response Commission · State Not published · Up to $32K The United We Stand Grant provides vital funding for Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) in Nevada, aimed at enhancing preparedness against terrorism.	Not published	Up to $32K
Disaster Recovery – Community Disaster Loan Program Federal Emergency Management Agency · Federal Not published · Up to $500 Provides funding for local governments to operate their essential community services after substantial revenue loss caused by a disaster.	Not published	Up to $500
Climate Resilient Communities Fund Grant PGE Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The PGE Foundation, an independent philanthropic organization, aligns its grantmaking with Portland General Electric’s commitment to the communities it serves.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Rural Fire Defense 80/20 Reimbursement Grant program Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Rural Fire Defense 80/20 Reimbursement Grant Program in Oklahoma provides essential funding to rural fire departments, offering reimbursement of 80% for project costs.	Not published	Up to $30K
AWS Project Resilience Grant Program Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The AWS Project Resilience Grant Program provides up to $5,000 in promotional credits to support governmental, non-profit, and educational institutions affected by natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $5K
Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Trees Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Tribal Wildfire Resilience grants is part of CAL FIRE's Climate and Energy Program and supports California Native American tribes in managing ancestral lands, implementing and promoting Traditional Environmental Knowledges in wildfire…	Not published	Varies
Rotary Disaster Response Grants Walnut Creek Rotary Club Community · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Rotary Disaster Response Grants, supported by The Rotary Foundation, provide vital funding for immediate relief efforts in areas affected by disasters.	Not published	Up to $25K
National Emergency Fund The American Legion · Foundation Not published · Varies Created in response to Hurricane Hugo in 1989, the National Emergency Fund provides direct financial assistance to American Legion Family members and posts. The fund has distributed more than $10 million in assistance to those in need.	Not published	Varies
Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Regional projects to improve wildfire resilience.	Not published	Varies
Maniilaq Flooding Disaster Relief Payment Program Maniilaq Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fire and Rescue Grants and Relief Fund State Not published · Varies	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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