Disaster Prevention and Relief Grants

Federal disaster prevention and relief grants are funded by agencies like multiple federal agencies. They fund a wide range of programs and initiatives.

Who's eligible: Most disaster prevention and relief grants are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions. Some are also open to for-profit small businesses (especially SBIR/STTR grants).

Typical timeline: Grants post with a 30-60 day application window. Most require a Letter of Intent (LOI) 2-4 weeks before the full application deadline. Starting early is critical — this is why alerts matter.

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How do I find disaster prevention and relief grants for my nonprofit?

Search Grants.gov by the Disaster Prevention and Relief funding category, or use GrantQuick to get automatic alerts matched to your mission — free for 1 search profile.

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to apply for disaster prevention and relief grants?

Most disaster prevention and relief grants require 501(c)(3) status, but some are open to government entities, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and even individuals or small businesses. Check each opportunity's eligibility section.

How much funding is available for disaster prevention and relief grants?

Individual awards range from $10K (planning grants) to $10M+ (multi-year program grants). The total federal funding for disaster prevention and relief programs exceeds tens of billions annually. Most small nonprofits target grants in the $50K-$500K range.

Disaster Prevention and Relief Grants

Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 3

Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 4

Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 5

Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 8

Fiscal Year 26 Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE)

Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 9

Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 2

Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 6

Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 7

Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 10

Fiscal Year 2026 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program

Fiscal Year 2026 Intercity Passenger Rail Program

Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)

Fiscal Year 2026 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)

Fiscal Year 2026 Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program

Fiscal Year 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Fiscal Year 2026 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program

Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program

Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Operations Center Grant Program

U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program &ndash; Cook Islands &amp; Niue

ROSS Rapid Response Program

About Disaster Prevention and Relief Grants

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U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Cook Islands & Niue