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Grants for Nonprofits - Disaster Prevention and Relief

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Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Extension of the World Trade Center Health Registry (U50)
$9,480,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations for the ongoing maintenance and expansion of a public health registry that monitors the health effects of the September 11 attacks on affected individuals.

Health
State governments
Prompt Response Grants
$2,500
Arlington Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,500 to nonprofit organizations in Arlington for urgent needs or time-sensitive projects that benefit local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Farm Service Agency)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to private forestland owners for restoring trees and forest resources damaged by natural disasters, helping to protect soil, water, and wildlife habitats.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Listos California Regional Grant (LM) โ€“ Coastal
$1,500,000
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in California's Coastal Region to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience among underserved communities facing heightened risks from natural and man-made disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
The Emergency Grants
$25,000
Community Foundation of Elkhart County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Elkhart County facing urgent, unexpected challenges that threaten their operations and ability to serve the community.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to distressed communities for infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives that create jobs and enhance local economies.

Community Development
State governments
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments โ€“ National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Emergency Assistance to Nonprofit Organizations in Pennsylvania
$15,000
The Erie Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This program provides emergency financial support to nonprofit organizations in Erie County facing unexpected crises that threaten their operations or services.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Listos California Regional Grant (LL) โ€“ Southern
$300,000
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Southern California that help vulnerable communities prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Karma Foundationโ€™s Grant Program for New Jersey
$25,000
Karma Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Middlesex, Union, and Mercer Counties of New Jersey, as well as those with a regional or statewide focus, to enhance their capacity and address community needs through various projects and initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Disaster Recovery Program
$159,800,000
Florida City of St. Petersburg (Sunrise St. Pete)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to low- and moderate-income residents of St. Petersburg for repairing, rebuilding, and mitigating housing damage caused by recent hurricanes, while also offering support for those facing financial hardship due to the storms.

Housing
Individuals
Special and Urgent Needs
$5,000
Vermont Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Vermont nonprofits facing unexpected expenses that hinder their ability to deliver essential services related to basic human needs, such as food, shelter, and health.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
SCF Disaster Relief Fund โ€“ Emergency Food Response
Contact for amount
Spartanburg County Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, that are delivering essential relief and recovery services in response to disasters.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Food Equity and Emergency Distribution (FEED) Grant Program
$1,000,000
Community Foundation of Frederick County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This program provides $1 million in funding to local nonprofits, food banks, and religious organizations in Frederick County to help address food insecurity by supporting food distribution and essential services for residents in need.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Wayne County Emergency Response Fund
$15,000
Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2024

This grant provides urgent financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wayne County, Ohio, that deliver essential services like food, shelter, and healthcare during emergencies.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Listos California Tribal Grant (LI) Program
$125,000
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to federally-recognized tribes and nonprofit organizations in California to improve disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts within their communities.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Infrastructure Systems and People
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop innovative solutions that improve the design, efficiency, and resilience of interconnected infrastructure systems, particularly in response to extreme conditions and disasters.

Infrastructure
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Listos California Statewide Grant (LS) Program
$750,000
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support disaster preparedness and resilience for vulnerable communities across California, particularly those at high risk from natural hazards.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Disaster Relief Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Russell County Area Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding provides quick financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, schools, government bodies, and religious groups in communities affected by unexpected disasters, enabling them to complete recovery projects within a year.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits