167 California Grants for Disaster Relief

167 Disaster Relief Grants for California

Discover disaster relief, recovery, and emergency assistance grants for crises such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and fires. Funding supports response efforts, rebuilding, preparedness programs, and services for affected individuals, communities, and organizations.

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

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 o...

GrantWatch ID#: 202331

Grants to California Nonprofits, Fire Departments, and Firefighter Associations for Projects t...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, fire departments, firefighter associations, and tribes for activities to address the dangers and effects of wildfires. Funding is intended to support projects that assist in prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 203367

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

Deadline: 06/30/26

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, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 207309

Grants to California Firefighter Associations, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Fire Departments for Fi...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California firefighter associations, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and fire departments for fire safety projects. Funding is intended to support projects that support disaster prevention and preparedness, promote public safety, and im...

GrantWatch ID#: 221529
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Support the Community in Eligib...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and agencies for activities to support the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: STEM/STEAM, disaster relief, community support, sustainabili...

GrantWatch ID#: 227000

Grants to California Agencies and Nonprofits for Wildfire Mitigation Activities

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to California government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and fire safety councils to support wildfire mitigation activities. Funding is intended for projects conducted in and near fire-threatened communities in order to protect residents, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 165728

Grants to California Nonprofits, Fire Departments, and Tribal Entities for Fire Prevention Act...

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, fire departments and associations, and tribal entities for fire prevention and mitigation activities. Funding areas of interest include firefighting equipment, outreach campaigns, personal protective e...

GrantWatch ID#: 230002

Grants to California Nonprofits to Enhance Security Against Terrorist Attacks

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance the physical security of vulnerable sites. Funding is intended for a range of expenses to secure sites against terrorist attacks and hate crimes that are based on the organization's mission, beli...

GrantWatch ID#: 142254

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Developers for Vaccine Research and Activities

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International developers for vaccine preparedness research and activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to gain access to the application portal. Funding is intended to promote new vaccine candidates for pathogen...

GrantWatch ID#: 211655

Grants to USA Agencies to Promote Emergency Preparedness

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies to prepare for disasters. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended for activities to enhance preparedness for emergencies, including hazards rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 203373

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

Deadline: 07/15/26

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 org...

GrantWatch ID#: 204419

Grants to USA EMS Agencies Serving Rural Regions for Professional Education Activities

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and governmental EMS agencies in rural regions for professional education courses and training. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the recruitment and develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 188124

Cooperative Agreements to USA Children's Hospitals to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness

Deadline: 07/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA children's hospitals to establish a network to strengthen regional disaster preparedness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to ensure preparedness to properly ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 230432

Grants to USA States and Tribal Governments to Mitigate the Effects of Natural Hazards

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants to USA states, territories, and Native American tribal governments for preemptive actions to mitigate the effects of natural hazards and disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is available f...

GrantWatch ID#: 192206

Grants to USA Local and State Agencies and Port Authorities to Increase Port Security

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA government agencies and port authorities to increase port security. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to protect critical port infrastructure from terrorism, enhance maritime domain awareness, imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 154870

Grants to USA State Administrative Agencies for Catastrophe Preparedness and Prevention

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA and territories state administrative agencies to enable tribal, local, state, and territorial governments to increase security and prepare for catastrophes. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 155470

Grants to USA Tribal Governments to Strengthen Capacity to Respond to Security Threats

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA tribal governments in the contiguous states for activities that build capacity to respond to security threats. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respo...

GrantWatch ID#: 188303

Grants to USA State Agencies for Activities to Protect Nonprofits Against Terrorism

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA and territories state agencies for activities to prevent, respond to, and recover from the threat of terrorism. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for physical and cybersecurity enhancements and o...

GrantWatch ID#: 188317

Grants to USA State Educational Agencies for School Safety Initiatives

Deadline: 07/28/26

Grants to USA state educational agencies for school safety initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended to improve security infrastructure in school buildings and emergency response protocols, and to increase training an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229674

Grants to California Farmers for Financial Assistance Due to Drought-Related Losses

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California farmers operating small to medium sized farms for financial support due to losses incurred as a result of drought. Funds may be used for purposes such as lowering well pumps, emergency upgrades to irrigation systems, increased electricity bill...

GrantWatch ID#: 204274
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Grants to USA Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit and faith-based organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that assist those in need. High priority is given to organizations that provide services to children. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 215932

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for community benefit initiatives. Focus areas of interest include social services, education, health and safety, civic initiatives, natural resources, arts, disaster relief, habitat and speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 227741

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Safety Training Programs for First Responders

Deadline: 08/04/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA government agency, Tribe, IHE, or for-profit, nonprofit, or faith-based organization for training programs to improve the safety of the general public and law enforcement officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 188072

Grants to USA Professional Dancers to Assist with Expenses in Times of Financial Crisis

Deadline: 08/04/26 Conference Date: 07/14/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by circumstances beyond their control. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essen...

GrantWatch ID#: 199210

Grants to USA States, Territories, and Tribal Governments for Flood Mitigation

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to USA states, territories, and tribal governments to prepare for and minimize the negative impacts of flooding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support community hazard mitigatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 170529

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/07/26

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 develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 198940

Prizes to USA Entities for Developing Extreme Heat Scenario Manuals

Deadline: 08/12/26

Prizes to USA local governments, community-based organizations, IHEs, and tribes for creating natural disaster manuals. Applicants will develop situational manuals that address extreme heat situations in local communities. This program is focused on the developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 216505

Grants to USA Food Producers to Mitigate Damage from Natural Disasters in 2023 and 2024

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA food producers in multiple states to mitigate the financial damage caused by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Funding is intended to provide disaster relief funds to producers who suffered a decline in revenue, production, or quality of their tree...

GrantWatch ID#: 225008

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Address Wildfire Challenges

Deadline: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 07/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams at nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, and for-profits in eligible regions to enter a competition related to wildfire issues. Initial requirements must be met before submitting final deliverab...

GrantWatch ID#: 230031

Grants to USA Fire Departments for Training, Technology, and Equipment Purchases

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA fire departments to enhance operations. Funding may be used for training, technology, and equipment. Eligible applicants include both paid and volunteer departments. The goal of the funding program is to help saves the lives of firef...

GrantWatch ID#: 167712

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, NGO’s, and Emergency Relief Organizations...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, NGO’s, and emergency relief organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to address worldwide concerns. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: resource manageme...

GrantWatch ID#: 222188

Grants to USA Farmers and Breed Associations for Animal Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and breed organizations, associations, and clubs for animal conservation initiatives. Funding is intended to be used for projects to protect endangered poultry and livestock breeds. Grant funding is available for a variety of farm-...

GrantWatch ID#: 229599

Grants to USA Conservation Groups, Tribes, Agencies, Nonprofits, and Individuals for Land Cons...

Deadline: 09/04/26 LOI Date: 07/02/26

Grants to USA conservation groups, tribes, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for land conservation projects near military installations. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 192773

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonprofits for Programs that Help Local Communities

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212008

Grants to USA Organic Farmers for Emergency Assistance

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA agricultural producers for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to assist organic farm operations that are struggling to recover from natural disasters, such as floods, extreme weather, and wildfires, which can be challenging...

GrantWatch ID#: 205662

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Companion Animals

Deadline: 09/30/26

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 consider...

GrantWatch ID#: 178259

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 134598

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of Homeless Women in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 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...

GrantWatch ID#: 175422

In-Kind Donations of Gift Cards to USA Nonprofits and Title I Schools to Meet Basic Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

In-kind donations of gift cards valued at up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and Title I schools in multiple states to meet the basic needs of individuals. Applicants must specify how and when gift cards will be distributed directly to needy individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230018

Grants to USA Early-Career Scholars for Research in the Social Sciences

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $65,000 to USA early-career researchers to conduct research focusing on the social sciences. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to support research that identifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187123

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools to Support Charitable Causes

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of human services, disaster relief, and the environment. The Foundation accepts both pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 153889

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

Deadline: 10/31/26

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 manufacturing education, disaster preparedness and rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 178698

Grants to California Nonprofits for Humanitarian Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

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, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216736

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Forest and Water Resilience Projects...

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 07/27/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for projects that increase the resilience of forest and water resources in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff and submit a concept proposal prior to applying. Funde...

GrantWatch ID#: 191293

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Emergency Services, Agencies, and Indigenous Organizat...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 210562

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

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico 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...

GrantWatch ID#: 167553

Grants to California IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and Individuals to Improve Forest Health

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to California public institutions of higher education, government agencies, tribal entities, private forest landowners, and non-profit organizations for research that helps to enhance forest health. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230204

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Business Entities to Create Emergency Aid Drone...

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 11/04/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International business entities to participate in a competition to create reliable drones that can be deployed in emergencies. Applicants are required to register and qualify prior to submitting a contest application. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229106

Grants to California Commercial Fishing Vessel Owners for Boat Safety Equipment

Deadline: 01/15/27

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177521