2,954 foundations$3.4B total annual giving$9K median grant65 states with funders
Discover 2,954 grantmaking foundations funding disaster relief programs, with combined annual giving of $3.4B. The median grant size for disaster relief is $9K.
Disaster Relief Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
2,954
Total Annual Giving
$3.4B
Total Assets Under Management
$39.3B
Median Grant Size
$9K
States with Funders
65
Total Grants on Record
41,727
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Disaster recoveryGarden club facilitiesCommunity landscapes+3 more
Who can apply: A Florida federated District or individual federated Garden Club or Circle in good standing with FFGC may apply. Eligible costs include replacement of disaster-damaged project or program materials, repairs or restoration of garden club-owned facilities not covered by insurance, and rehabilitation or recovery of garden club landscape or community projects. Excluded expenses include capital drives, scholarships, private gardens, salaries, political action, lawsuits, dedicated markers, and certain completed-project fees.
Who can apply: Grant requests are intended for organizations in regions where U.S. Associates live and work, specifically the Upper Valley of NH and VT, Lockport, NY, New Brighton, MN, and Kent, WA. Grants invited by the North America Regional team may be exceptions. The HOPE Foundation does not fund organizations that discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnicity.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations experiencing impacts from disasters in Santa Barbara County should contact the Santa Barbara Foundation so it can evaluate the situation and determine whether the fund is appropriate.
Disaster reliefNatural disaster recoveryProperty damage+1 more
Who can apply: The lodge or chapter must be in good standing with its Association and Moose International, have active insurance and current property and liability payments, and have incurred loss or damage solely due to a natural disaster covered by an official state, provincial, national or presidential disaster declaration. Individual member requests are not accepted.
Disaster reliefDisaster recoveryCommunity resilience+1 more
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit health and human service agencies within the UWGFR service area may contact UWGFR on an as-needed basis to discuss eligibility for disaster recovery or relief funding.
Emergency situationsTime-sensitive matching opportunitiesCommunity disaster relief+2 more
Who can apply: Requests must address an urgent or time-sensitive need that cannot be addressed during a standard Community Grant cycle. Eligible organizations include qualified nonprofits and qualified educational and governmental entities.
The typical Disaster Relief foundation awards grants of $9K. Approximately 40% of Disaster Relief foundations actively fund new organizations, and 69% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Disaster Relief Grants
How many foundations fund disaster relief?
There are 2,954 grantmaking foundations that fund disaster relief programs across 65 states.
What is the median grant size for disaster relief?
The median grant from foundations funding disaster relief is $9K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest disaster relief foundations?
The largest foundations funding disaster relief by annual giving include NETWORK FOR GOOD, UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN, THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC, with combined giving of $358.4M.
Which states have the most disaster relief funders?
The states with the most disaster relief foundations are New York (262), Pennsylvania (225), Texas (217). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find disaster relief grants for my nonprofit?
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