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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Farmer Climate Relief Fund Sharing Our Roots · Foundation Not published · Varies A community-sustained emergency relief fund established to help emerging and immigrant farmers recover from climate disasters and extreme weather events.	Not published	Varies
CFAAC: Community Crisis Response Fund Community Foundation of Anne Arundel CO · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: At this time, we are not accepting applications for funding.	Not published	Varies
State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) DHSEM Grants · State Not published · Varies Homeland security grant program supporting preparedness and response capabilities across the state.	Not published	Varies
Natural Disaster Response Grants Petsmart Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies PetSmart Charities offers Natural Disaster Response Grants to support organizations addressing the urgent needs of pets affected by major disasters.	Not published	Varies
Flood Partnership: Real-time Data Grant Program Department of Water Resources · State Not published · Varies The Real-time Data Grant Program was created to help fund projects to fill a gap in our current flood warning system. This grant program will fund additional real-time telemetry of reservoir elevations at dams with ungated spillways.	Not published	Varies
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grants Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grants aim to enhance the life-saving capabilities of public safety organizations.	Not published	Up to $40K
RRGL Emergency Grant (MT) Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The RRGL Emergency Grant provides crucial funding for urgent projects in Montana that threaten the management of renewable resources.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Regional Unsheltered Homelessness Emergency Response (EO 23-02) Access · Foundation Not published · $8.8M	Not published	$8.8M
Hurricane Sandy Relief Grant The Physicians Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $350K – $700K	Not published	$350K – $700K
Flicker Fund Response Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Mobilizing resources for crisis-impacted Indigenous communities throughout the world in rapid response. Seventh Generation Fund is mobilizing resources for crisis-impacted Indigenous communities throughout the world in rapid response.	Rolling	Varies
ACM Lifting Lives Grant Cycle ACM Lifting Lives · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides funding to programs that promote education and healing with a musical connection.	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Grants Gulf Coast Strategic Investments Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide rapid funding to support community recovery from natural disasters	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Program Texas State Association of Fire Fighters · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Disaster Relief Program provides financial assistance to TSAFF members who suffer financial hardship in declared disaster areas or following natural or man-made disasters. Catastrophic loss limited to damages to:	Not published	Up to $500
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Phase 40 United Way of Central New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $164K	Not published	$164K
Building Flood Resilience Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies The Building Flood Resilience program provides funding and technical assistance to help local governments identify flood vulnerabilities and develop adaptation plans for coastal and rainfall-driven events.	Not published	Varies
Technical Assistance through North Coast Resource Partnership Trees Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies NCRP offers Technical Assistance to Tribes and economically disadvantaged communities to support project development and grant applications for on-the-ground projects.	Not published	Varies
Maui Strong Fund Grant - Funding Requests Over $100,000 Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Maui Strong Fund Grant, managed by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, aims to provide financial resources for immediate and long-term recovery from the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires.	Not published	$100K
COVID-19 Response Fund Community Foundation for Muskegon County · Foundation Not published · Varies To support organizations on the front line serving the Muskegon County community during the coronavirus pandemic. Funds were used to meet immediate community needs and support local partner agencies.	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) - Idaho Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM) · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) in Idaho provides crucial funding for nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attacks. With up to $2.1 million available in 2025, individual awards may reach $200,000.	Not published	Up to $200K
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Department of Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Aging and Adult Services: Emergency Solutions Grant Program North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) · Foundation Not published · $102K – $505K The Aging and Adult Services: Emergency Solutions Grant Program aims to support non-profits and local government agencies in providing services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in North…	Not published	$102K – $505K
Non-Bond Priorities Grant Programs - Wildfire Prevention Grant Program (CA) California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $300K – $2M The Wildfire Prevention Grant Program by the California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy aims to mitigate the impact of wildfires exacerbated by climate change.	Not published	$300K – $2M
Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies The objective of the Local Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program is to award grants to Native American tribal governments, counties, cities, and special districts in order to pre-position (pre-stage) response equipment to protect…	Not published	Varies
TGT's Disaster Relief Fund Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $22K Special fund established to respond to disasters and community emergencies. The fund was originally established after the devastating 2011 tornados in the Chattanooga area.	Not published	$22K

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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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