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135 Disaster Relief Grants for California

Disaster Relief Grants for flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, acts of war and other disaster relief, airplane and train crashes that have impacted individuals, communities, schools and beyond.

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Grant to a USA Nonprofit, For-Profit, IHE, Agency, or Tribe to Operate a Poison Control Center...

Deadline 04/22/25

Grant to a USA or territories nonprofit, for-profit, IHE, government agency, school district, or tribe to operate and manage a poison control center for Puerto Rico. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 218914

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit for Outstanding Contributions to Humanitari...

Deadline 04/30/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization to recognize outstanding efforts toward alleviating human suffering. The purpose of this award is to honor and advance the recipient organization’s efforts and call attention to the global need for human...

GrantWatch ID#: 146363

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Improve Healthcare for Underserved Communities

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increasing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214122

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Students to Develop Practical, Innovative Solut...

Deadline 05/01/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students and teams of students ages 4-18 to participate in a competition to develop innovative solutions to global problems. The competition was designed to inspire youth from around the world to solve real-life problems u...

GrantWatch ID#: 180979

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Local Land Managers, and Private Landowners...

Deadline 05/02/25 Conference Date: 04/21/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, mutual benefit corporations, government agencies, tribes, local land managers, and private landowners for projects to prevent wildfires in eligible regions. Projects must fall into one of the following categories: Wildfire ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208782

Grants to California Fire Departments to Provide Necessary Equipment and Training for Voluntee...

Deadline 05/05/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to California fire departments to provide necessary equipment and training for volunteer firefighters. The purpose of the program is to increase the organizational capacity of fire departments in rural regions. Priority will be given to projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 208478

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Education, Disaster Preparedness and Relief, a...

Deadline 05/09/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs that serve communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, disaster preparedness and relief, and recycling....

GrantWatch ID#: 178698

Grants to California Charities to Support Farm Workers in Eligible Regions

Deadline 05/11/25

Grants of $50,000 to California public charities to support farm workers in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available to both employed and unemployed farm workers. Eligible uses of funding include...

GrantWatch ID#: 219583

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, and ...

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects that Promote Aviation or Prov...

Deadline 05/26/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote aviation or provide aviation-related humanitarian assistance. Funding is intended to educate youth about the aviation industry and careers in commercial aviation or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212864

Grants to USA Restaurants to Recover from Damages Caused by Natural Disasters

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico restaurants for disaster relief. Funding may be used for operating expenses including utilities, rent, supplies and materials, food and beverage inventory, and supplier costs. Eligible restaurants are those experiencing hardship...

GrantWatch ID#: 199979

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Activities to Improve the L...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for activities to improve the local environment in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that address the air quality in u...

GrantWatch ID#: 220375
NEW

Grants to California Nonprofits for Humanitarian Programs

Deadline 05/31/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for humanitarian projects that improve the local quality of life. Funding is intended to enhance social conditions, address human welfare, and relieve pain and suffering. Eligible activities include family services, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 216736

Grants to California Nonprofits, Educational Organizations, and Agencies to Address Needs of ...

Deadline 06/05/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit, governmental, and educational organizations for programs addressing youth. The funds are intended for projects focusing on the recovery of learning after the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and the mental and emotional hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 201348
Upcoming

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Qualifying Volunteer Fire Departments to Improve Firefightin...

Deadline 06/06/25

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA qualifying volunteer fire departments to improve firefighting capability. Funding is intended for the purchase of vital equipment that will enhance firefighter efficiency, effectiveness, and safety and ensure that firefighti...

GrantWatch ID#: 216027
Upcoming

Grants to USA Artists for Career Development and Emergency Preparedness

Deadline 06/10/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories artists for career protection and emergency preparedness. Funding is intended to assist craft artists at all stages of their careers. Eligible uses of funding include activities to help artists safeguard and protect their s...

GrantWatch ID#: 195652
NEW

Grants to California Organic Farmers and Ranchers to Mitigate Financial Loss Resulting from Dr...

Deadline 06/27/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to California organic farmers and ranchers for financial support to mitigate the adverse effects of drought. Funds may be used for purposes such as drilling of wells, crop loss, hauling water for farm animals, and emergency irrigation system upg...

GrantWatch ID#: 205663

Grants to USA and Japan Nonprofits for Projects that Address Shared Challenges

Deadline 06/27/25

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for projects that address shared challenges in both countries. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that strengthen relations between the United States and Japan and that focus on challenges such as climate chan...

GrantWatch ID#: 219269

Grants to California Farmers and Ranchers to Mitigate the Negative Effects of Severe Climate a...

Deadline 06/27/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to California farmers and ranchers to mitigate the negative effects of severe climate and weather on operations. While non-certified organic operations are eligible, priority will be given to organic operations. Funds may be used for expenses in...

GrantWatch ID#: 219683

Grants to USA and Canada Fire Departments for Safety Equipment and Training

Deadline 06/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada fire departments, including volunteer fire departments, for eligible safety equipment and training. Funding is intended for fire departments lacking sufficient personal safety rope systems (PSS) and requiring instruction on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 202331

Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits, Organizations, and Groups to Respond to Man-Made a...

Deadline 06/30/25

Grants to California and Oregon nonprofit organizations, public benefit organizations, and groups in eligible locations to respond to man-made and natural disasters. Priority is given to requests addressing active emergencies and the safety and immediate needs of vulne...

GrantWatch ID#: 205457
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Charities for Programs that Align with the Funding So...

Deadline 06/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International charities for programs that align with the funding source's focus areas. Projects and programs may focus on one of the following areas: disaster response, health and longevity, financial protection, opportunity pipeline, and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 207309

Grants to California Nonprofits and Government Agencies for Animal Welfare Programs in Respons...

Deadline 06/30/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for animal welfare programs in response to wildfires. Funding is intended both for direct response to the 2025 California wildfires and for capacity building to plan for future fires and emergencies. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218796

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Prepare Coast...

Deadline 07/17/25 LOI Date: 05/06/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and educational institutions to assist coastal regions in preparing for natural disasters. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submittin...

GrantWatch ID#: 188466
Upcoming

Grants to California Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs that Benefit Local ...

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants of up to $4,000 to California nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding may be used for projects in the following focus areas: resident programs, community development,...

GrantWatch ID#: 198940
NEW

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Social Welfare Pro...

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 204419
NEW

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits and Agencies to Shelter and Perform Adoptions for Com...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support entities that shelter animals and perform adoptions of companion animals. Applicants must show a high level of organizational performance and significant impact to be considered fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 178259
Upcoming

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of Homeless Women in Eligibl...

Deadline 10/03/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and agencies to address the needs of women experiencing homelessness in eligible regions. Funds may be requested for urgent assistance as well as for creative ideas to expand tempo...

GrantWatch ID#: 175422
NEW

Financial Assistance to USA Writers Experiencing Financial Hardship

Deadline 12/13/25

Financial assistance to USA theater writers to address financial challenges in times of crisis. Funding is intended to provide essential help to needy writers in the event of an emergency. Eligible applicants include composers, playwrights, librettists, and lyricists. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188546
NEW

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Food Service Employees and Families in Crisis

Deadline 12/14/25

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico food service employees and their families for financial relief during a crisis. Funding is intended to provide assistance to families with children that have recently faced the death, injury, or health crisis of a parent or child, fire, do...

GrantWatch ID#: 199582

Grants to California Tribes, Agencies, and CBOs to Establish Microgrids to Protect Against Pow...

Deadline 12/17/25 LOI Date: 05/30/25

Grants to California tribes, governments, and community-based organizations to establish microgrids to protect against power outages caused by extreme weather. Certain applicants are required to submit an initial request prior to a full grant application. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 220119
NEW

Grants to California Commercial Fishing Vessel Owners for Boat Safety Equipment

Deadline 01/15/26

Grants to California owners of commercial fishing vessels based in eligible locations for the purchase of safety equipment. Funding is intended to provide financial reimbursements for life rafts and other boat safety items. Eligible fishing vessels are those with a hom...

GrantWatch ID#: 177521

Financial Assistance to USA and Canada Low-Income Individuals and Families

Deadline Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA and Canada individuals and families with low incomes. Types of assistance include financial support to offset emergency expenses or to cover the cost of regular monthly bills. Funding is intended for workers and households that are bordering...

GrantWatch ID#: 131400

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs in Eligible Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of health and wellness, hunger, education, and disaster relief. Requests may also be made in the areas of environmental causes, critic...

GrantWatch ID#: 134598
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Support Disaster Relief Efforts to B...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to fund disaster relief efforts to benefit animals. Funding is intended to support organizations offering financial or physical assistance in local recovery efforts for either natural or man-made disasters. Example...

GrantWatch ID#: 156604

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Environment, Education, an...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to California, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, and Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs in the focus areas of environment, education, and humanitarian aid. Funding is intended to support community-focused initiatives...

GrantWatch ID#: 157314

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists for Assistance During Emergency Situations

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International professional artists for assistance due to devastating incidents and other unexpected events. This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who lack the resources to overcome emergency situations such as floods, f...

GrantWatch ID#: 159691

Grants to USA Public Schools to Rebuild Library Collections in the Wake of Natural Disasters, ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA public schools in multiple states to rebuild school libraries in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to help school libraries that incurred damages to their collections, media, or equipment due to natural disasters including floods, earthquakes, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 162395

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address Social Issues in Underserved Co...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations to address urgent social issues. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 162819

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address Urgent Needs in Rural Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 to USA nonprofit organizations that serve rural communities to address urgent needs. Grant funds may also be used to defray the costs of training opportunities. Funding is intended to help organizations to respond to unforeseen and time-sensitive i...

GrantWatch ID#: 163331

Grants to USA Organizations, Fire Departments, and Individuals to Respond to Fires and Other D...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations and fire departments to respond to fires and disasters and offer assistance to victims. Individuals impacted by a fire or disaster may also apply for financial assistance. Organizations may request funding for services to victims, as well as...

GrantWatch ID#: 164234

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Positively Impact Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities. Focus areas include education and workforce development, financial literacy, small businesses, environment, clean energy, and disaster relief. Priority locations in the U...

GrantWatch ID#: 165292

In-Kind Donations of Children's Books to USA Rural Libraries Affected by Natural Disasters

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind donations of new books valued at $800 to USA libraries in rural areas that have been impacted by natural disasters. Applicants must contact the funding source in order to apply. Eligible libraries are those intending to rebuild or enhance their children's depar...

GrantWatch ID#: 165910

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Associations for Programs to Build St...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167553

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International grassroots nonprofit organizations and individuals to advocate for disadvantaged children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small, innovative organizations that address the needs of ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 167614

Grants to USA Artists to Address Urgent Needs Due to Emergencies

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of $3,000 to USA and territories artists to address urgent needs due to emergencies. The purpose of the funding is to assist artists whose career or business is threatened by unforeseeable circumstances. This includes events such as natural disasters, emergency ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173757

In-Kind Grants of Networking Equipment to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind grants of technology equipment to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to help increase their productivity, cost-efficiency, and scalability. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The grant is intended to assist organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 175303
NEW

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Schools in Eligible Areas for Emergency Response Servi...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Puerto Rico fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety and nonprofit organizations, and schools in eligible areas to improve emergency response capacity. Funding may be used for the purchase of life-saving...

GrantWatch ID#: 179675

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Events, Programs, and Services to Benefi...

Deadline Ongoing

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for events, programs, and services to benefit residents in the communities where the funding source does business. Special consideration will be given to projects that have a broad reach. Applicants must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 182121
NEW

Indemnity Program for USA Livestock Producers to Mitigate Losses Due to Adverse Weather and Ot...

Deadline Ongoing

Indemnity program to USA livestock producers and owners to mitigate losses exceeding normal mortality due to adverse weather events, disease, and attacks by wild animals. Eligible classes of livestock include, but are not limited to, cattle, poultry, and swine. In add...

GrantWatch ID#: 182186
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