Search & Rescue Grants
Last updated October 10, 2026
Grantable tracks 10 active search & rescue grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
- Grants tracked
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- from 9 funders
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- too few list an amount
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- Rolling deadlines
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- 1 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| AKC Reunite Canine Support and Relief Fund American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program supporting K-9 Search and Rescue (SAR) teams and companion animal relief during natural and civil disasters. As of 2013, AKC Reunite awarded $413,000 in grants, with the majority going to K-9 SAR teams. | |
| AKC Reunite Canine Support and Relief Fund (K-9 Search & Rescue Grants) American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery Corporation · Foundation Not published · $413K The AKC Reunite Canine Support and Relief Fund awards grants to volunteer K-9 Search-and-Rescue (SAR) teams and organizations supporting companion-animal relief during disasters — funding radios/GPS, cooling/safety vests, training… | |
| Florida Off-Road Foundation Grant Program Florida Off Road Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 – $250K Grants support qualified Florida nonprofit organizations working to: | |
| Petco Love Canine Cancer Fund Grant National Disaster Search Dog Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Petco Love Canine Cancer Fund Grant supports active and retired working canines diagnosed with cancer. | |
| Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY26 California Department of Parks and Recreation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Division of Boating and Waterways offers the BSEE Grant Program for FY26, aimed at local government agencies seeking funding for boating safety and enforcement equipment. | |
| CCCF: First Responder Grants Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The CCCF: First Responder Grants, offered by the Chaffee County Community Foundation, provide funding to enhance first responder capabilities in Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Lake, and Saguache counties. | |
| Aviation Command Maryland State Police · State Not published · Varies Operates and maintains aircraft dispatched from seven locations throughout the State to provide 24-hour coverage for medical transportation of sick and injured patients, law enforcement support and search and rescue operations. | |
| New Hampshire Outdoor Council Grant New Hampshire Outdoor Council · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The New Hampshire Outdoor Council Grant supports initiatives aligned with hiking trail maintenance, search and rescue operations, and educational programs to reduce the need for rescues. | |
| First Responders Outreach (FRO) Grant Gary Sinise Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Responders Outreach (FRO) Grant, provided by the Gary Sinise Foundation, supports essential resources for firefighters, police, and EMTs. |
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Search & rescue grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Upcoming date published
- 1 10%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 2 20%
- No deadline published
- 7 70%
Only 1 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 10 active search & rescue grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 10, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.
About search & rescue grants
Search and rescue grants help volunteer and government SAR teams fund specialized equipment, communications gear, training, vehicles, and canine programs. Teams affiliated with fire or EMS agencies may be eligible for FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), while state emergency management agencies pass through FEMA preparedness funding. National nonprofits and outdoor-industry programs, such as the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation and the Rocky Talkie Search and Rescue Award, fund gear, canine training, and underfunded teams directly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are search & rescue grants due?
Of 10 grants listed, 1 have a published upcoming deadline, 2 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 7 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for search and rescue teams?
SAR grants cover technical rescue and rope equipment, radios and communications, GPS and mapping technology, vehicles and trailers, swiftwater and wilderness gear, canine training, and member training and certification. SAR teams operating under a fire department or EMS agency can pursue FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grants, and state emergency management offices distribute FEMA preparedness dollars. Outdoor-industry awards and disaster-response nonprofits provide additional equipment and training grants tailored to SAR work.
Who funds search and rescue grants?
Funding comes from a mix of federal, state, and private sources. FEMA supports SAR-capable fire and EMS organizations through AFG and passes preparedness funding to states, which administer it to local teams. Private funders include outdoor and gear companies, foundations focused on wilderness safety, and specialized programs like the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation for canine teams and the American Alpine Club's Rocky Talkie Search and Rescue Award.
Do search and rescue teams need nonprofit status to apply?
Often, yes. Most major grantmakers require applicants to be a recognized government agency or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and many SAR teams operate as nonprofits or under a sheriff's office, fire district, or emergency management agency. If your team lacks tax-exempt status, partnering with a qualifying government sponsor or fiscal agent can open the door to programs you could not otherwise access.
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