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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Disaster Prevention and Relief

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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition
Contact for amount
AmeriCorps
Federal

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
GoAERO Prize
$1,000,000
GoAERO
Private

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Individuals
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
$999,999,999
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

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.

Environment
City or township governments
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cooperative Research Agreements Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (U01)
$1,650,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

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.

Health
State governments
National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

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.

Education
Nonprofits
2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)
Federal

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.

Community Development
State governments
CFMC Emergency Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation for McHenry County
Local
Rolling

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Environment and Public Space Program
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private
Rolling

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 9
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 5
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
OIA Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025- reposting July 2, 2025
$400,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Department of the Interior)
Federal

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.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Healthy American Forests Initiative
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

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.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance
$300,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
OVC FY25 Invited to Apply Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance - Wisconsin Crisis Response
$1,364,315
U.S. Department of Justice (Office for Victims of Crime)
Federal

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Fiscal Year 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program
$200,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

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.

Safety
Nonprofits
BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Primary Announcement (3 task statements)
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
2024 Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Mapping Grant (NPG)
$75,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

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.

Environment
City or township governments