Disaster Relief and Emergency Response: August Funding Ahead
August brings a mix of infrastructure recovery, emergency operations support, and specialized legal aid funding for nonprofits responding to disasters. Whether your organization is rebuilding community infrastructure, bridging sudden financial gaps, or providing legal services to those affected by natural disasters, these opportunities reflect funders' commitment to the full arc of disaster response. Below is what's closing over the month ahead.
Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority: Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Grant for Government Agencies and Nonprofits
GHURA is distributing Community Development Block Grant funding for infrastructure projects across Guam. If your nonprofit is working on community infrastructure development or improvement in partnership with government entities or public agencies, this competitive process may be a fit. The deadline is August 15. Apply here
Mardag Foundation: Emergency Grant for Food Access and Housing Nonprofits
Mardag offers one-time emergency grants to food access and housing organizations in Minnesota responding to unexpected financial crises caused by natural disasters or urgent facility needs. The program prioritizes organizations serving low-income children, youth, families, and older adults, with preference for work advancing equitable outcomes in marginalized communities. This is a rolling deadline, so applications are accepted continuously. Apply here
Funding Florida Legal Aid: Disaster Relief Grant for Civil Legal Aid Organizations
FFLA provides emergency funding to civil legal aid and other organizations delivering legal services to communities impacted by natural disasters like hurricanes. Funds can support your organization's operations or directly aid individuals needing civil legal assistance following an emergency. This rolling program accepts applications year-round. Apply here
Catholic Extension Society: Matching Grant for Disaster-Affected Faith Communities
Catholic Extension helps economically stressed Catholic parishes in Puerto Rico fund their required cost share for FEMA-approved permanent repair and construction projects following federally declared disasters. If your parish is facing financial barriers to meeting federal matching requirements, this program offers either 50/50 or 25/75 matching challenge structures based on financial need and diocesan endorsement. Rolling deadline. Apply here
Department of Homeland Security: Grant for Earthquake Hazard Reduction Nonprofits and Public Institutions
DHS supports multi-state and national efforts to reduce earthquake hazards through research, education, and preparedness activities. If your nonprofit or public institution is implementing the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program at regional or national scale, this rolling program may align with your work. Apply here
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