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Grants for Special district governments - Disaster Prevention and Relief

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CAL FIRE Forest Health Program
$8,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects that restore and enhance California's forests to improve resilience against climate change, reduce wildfire risks, and promote better water and air quality.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant
$1,500,000
King County Flood Control District
Local

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding for flood reduction projects in King County, Washington, aimed at non-profits, local governments, and tribes to improve community resilience against flooding.

Environment
Nonprofits
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program
$20,000,000
Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This program provides federal funding to Oregon communities, local governments, tribal nations, and special districts for infrastructure projects that enhance resilience against natural hazards like wildfires and earthquakes.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Fiscal Year 2024 & 2025 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
$150,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states, territories, tribal nations, and local governments for infrastructure projects that reduce risks from natural disasters and enhance community resilience.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Fire Equipment Grant Program
$50,000
Michigan Department of Treasury
State

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Michigan for purchasing fire equipment and gear to support on-call, part-time, or volunteer firefighters.

Safety
City or township governments
Wildfire Prevention Grants
$950,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2026

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing community resilience in California, prioritizing disadvantaged communities and environmental benefits.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Native American tribal organizations
H2O PA – Flood Control Projects
$20,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and public agencies for flood control projects that improve community safety and resilience against severe flooding.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Special district governments
Public Health Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2027

Date Added

Aug 23, 2024

This grant provides rapid funding to approved public health organizations to enhance their ability to respond effectively to significant public health emergencies that exceed local resources.

Health
State governments
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank (PIB)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to a variety of organizations, including municipalities and transportation authorities, to finance critical transportation infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania.

Transportation
City or township governments
H2O PA – High Hazard Unsafe Dam Projects
$20,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and authorities for the repair, rehabilitation, or removal of high hazard unsafe dams to ensure public safety and effective water resource management.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Western NC Recovery Grants Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This program provides free grant writing support to rural local governments and nonprofits in Western North Carolina to help them secure funding for recovery and rebuilding projects following Hurricane Helene.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Hazard Mitigation Assistance 
Contact for amount
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding provides financial support to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for projects that enhance community resilience and reduce risks from future disasters following a presidential disaster declaration.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Missouri Disaster Assistance Grant
$200,000
Missouri Department of Public Safety
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to local governments in Missouri for emergency debris removal and safety measures following non-federally declared disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Growing Greener Plus Grant
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding for projects that enhance and protect Pennsylvania's water resources, focusing on watershed restoration, stormwater management, and addressing abandoned mine drainage, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
State Urgent Need Fund 
$1,000,000
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding provides financial assistance to Texas communities for urgent infrastructure needs following state-declared disasters that do not qualify for federal aid, primarily benefiting low- to moderate-income residents.

Community Development
State governments
Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program
$324,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding program provides financial assistance to fire departments and nonprofit organizations to hire new firefighters and improve recruitment and retention efforts, ensuring communities have adequate emergency response capabilities.

Safety
City or township governments
Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities (BRIC) Grant Program
$757,000,000
Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division
State

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This program provides funding to state and local governments in Michigan for infrastructure projects that enhance community resilience against natural disasters like flooding and severe storms.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Emergency Relief Program 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides funding to public agencies for repairing federal-aid highways damaged by natural disasters, ensuring essential traffic services are restored quickly.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
$9,999
Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This program provides funding to Virginia communities to reduce wildfire risks through various hazard mitigation projects, requiring a 20% community match and formal recognition in the Firewise USA program.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
2025 Renewable Resource - Emergency Grants
$30,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This program provides urgent financial assistance to local governments and districts for critical repairs to renewable resource infrastructure, such as dams and water systems, to prevent significant damage or legal issues.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments