Grants for County governments - Disaster Prevention and Relief

The Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Program is a federally funded grant program that allows California to provide local and rural fire departments with minor firefighting, training, communications and safety equipment for their volunteer firefighters. The VFC Program is not intended for major equipment (fire engines, vehicles, etc.) or Capital repairs. The VFC Program has a 50/50 match requirement which means that the applying department must be able to meet the intended grant award, dollar for dollar. Awards for departments are set at a minimum of $500 with a maximum of $20,000. Amounts may be adjusted based on the grant funding available. For additional information please contact Megan Esfandiary at Megan.Esfandiary@fire.ca.gov or Bryan Giambrone at Bryan.Giambrone@fire.ca.gov.

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.

This program provides financial support to local governments in Georgia for purchasing essential equipment and technology to enhance the capabilities of first responder agencies like police, fire, and emergency medical services.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist cultural organizations in Louisiana in strengthening their emergency preparedness and response strategies to better withstand the impacts of natural disasters.

This funding opportunity supports a consortium of academic institutions in the Gulf region to conduct collaborative research on coastal and marine ecosystems, addressing critical environmental challenges and advancing NOAA's mission.

This grant provides funding to organizations and initiatives focused on improving access to newborn hearing screening and services in Minnesota.

This program provides financial assistance to Missouri cities and counties for projects that reduce disaster risk and improve community resilience in areas affected by the 2017 disaster.

This grant provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, to enhance flood risk management and mapping efforts in partnership with FEMA.

AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the countrys most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving. AmeriCorps helps make service a cornerstone of our national culture. This funding announcement is an opportunity for communities to apply for funding to engage adults ages 55 and older in tackling the communitys most pressing needs through the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. This is an open competition across all states and territories.

This funding is designed to assist organizations in Pennsylvania that are working to quickly prevent and address homelessness among vulnerable populations affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and civil society groups working to prevent and respond to anti-Christian violence in Nigeria's Middle Belt through early warning systems and improved government coordination.

This grant provides funding for projects that restore and enhance forests and wetlands in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, benefiting wildlife and promoting community resilience, particularly for local landowners and conservation organizations.

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey nonprofits that assist domestic violence survivors and their pets, helping them stay together during difficult times.

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) have announced the opening of applications for the Department of Energy's (DOE) grant program aimed at enhancing the resilience of electric grids against disruptive events. The program is designed to allocate competitive grants to improve infrastructure and reduce the likelihood and impact of such events on the electrical grid. The grant supports weatherization, fire-resistant technologies, monitoring and control systems, vegetation management, adaptive protections, and advanced modeling technologies. This grant opportunity is now active with a closing deadline of June 28, 2024.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to organizations in specific North Carolina counties for repairing stream damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

This program provides financial assistance to farmers in Orange County, North Carolina, to support innovative agricultural projects that enhance income and market access.

This program provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in Montana to improve their emergency preparedness and response capabilities for various hazards.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes for home repairs and rehabilitation projects aimed at assisting very-low and low-income homeowners in rural areas.

This program provides financial support to community groups and individuals in under-resourced neighborhoods of Palm Beach County to implement projects that enhance local quality of life and promote civic engagement.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in the Northeast, South Central, and Pacific Islands regions to develop innovative climate adaptation strategies that address local environmental challenges.