Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Disaster Prevention and Relief
Explore 117 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Oct 20, 2026
Date Added
Aug 21, 2026
This funding opportunity supports organizations that engage adults aged 55 and older in volunteer activities to address community needs across various focus areas, including education, disaster services, and healthy futures.
Application Deadline
Dec 15, 2026
Date Added
Apr 29, 2025
This competition invites engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to design and build a new type of emergency response aircraft that can improve rescue operations in challenging environments.
Application Deadline
Jan 1, 2027
Date Added
Jan 5, 2026
This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects in various scientific and engineering fields, particularly those that align with military and civil missions, and encourages collaboration among universities, non-profits, and small businesses, including participation from minority institutions.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Dec 8, 2026
Date Added
Aug 23, 2024
This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for individuals affected by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including responders and survivors, through rigorous scientific studies and public health initiatives.
Application Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
Date Added
Sep 2, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to libraries and archival organizations across the United States to develop innovative programs and practices that enhance community services and access to information.
Application Deadline
Oct 12, 2026
Date Added
Aug 12, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for innovative projects that utilize community tree resources to address economic, health, and environmental challenges.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 18, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in McHenry County facing urgent, unforeseen challenges that threaten their operations or mission.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jun 23, 2025
This grant provides funding to organizations in Philadelphia for planting and maintaining trees in underserved neighborhoods to improve green space and community health.
Application Deadline
Aug 17, 2026
Date Added
Jul 1, 2026
This grant provides funding to eligible local, state, tribal, and nonprofit organizations to enhance flood risk mapping and mitigation efforts in partnership with FEMA.
Application Deadline
Aug 17, 2026
Date Added
Jul 1, 2026
This grant provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to improve flood hazard mapping and data, enhancing community resilience and awareness of flood risks.
Application Deadline
Aug 15, 2025
Date Added
Jul 3, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for short-term projects that enhance local governance, infrastructure, education, and public safety in U.S. territories and freely associated states.
Application Deadline
Mar 17, 2026
Date Added
Nov 14, 2025
This grant provides funding for projects that restore and manage forests on National Forest System lands, benefiting local economies and reducing wildfire risks while promoting ecological health.
Application Deadline
Aug 14, 2026
Date Added
Jul 14, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions focused on improving earthquake preparedness and resilience across multiple states or nationally.
Application Deadline
Sep 5, 2025
Date Added
Sep 4, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to state and local agencies, victim service organizations, and non-profits to support victims of terrorism and mass violence through compensation and crisis response services.
Application Deadline
Aug 11, 2025
Date Added
Jul 29, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks, enabling them to improve their physical and cybersecurity measures.
Application Deadline
Sep 18, 2025
Date Added
Jul 1, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for research initiatives that enhance fire management practices and preparedness in response to changing wildfire conditions, targeting a diverse range of eligible applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and tribal organizations nationwide.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jun 5, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to communities affected by recent natural disasters to help them recover and build resilience through various projects, including infrastructure improvements and economic development initiatives.
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2024
Date Added
Jun 15, 2024
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is offering grants to local governments and Soil and Water Conservation Districts to assist in the initial planning of non-agricultural nonpoint source water quality improvement projects. The grants are also available for regulated MS4 Operators for mapping. The program supports projects like upgrading wastewater treatment systems and streambank stabilization. Applicants seeking planning grants for wastewater treatment systems should refer to the NYS DEC/EFC Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant Program. The program also focuses on projects affecting environmental justice and disadvantaged communities, and includes a variety of eligible report categories such as green infrastructure, stormwater retrofits, and stream culvert repair.

