November Disaster Relief and Emergency Response Grants

November brings a mix of immediate relief funding and longer-term recovery support for nonprofits working in disaster-affected communities. Whether you're responding to recent events or building resilience infrastructure, the funders below are actively looking to move money this month.

University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program: Grant for Community-Based Nonprofits in Hawaiʻi

This grant supports nonprofit organizations working within specific moku (districts) across Hawaiʻi on projects focused on ʻāina restoration, cultural and ecological stewardship, and community resilience. Funded projects may address forest and watershed conservation, coastal stewardship, marine restoration, knowledge sharing, disaster preparedness, or community governance. Up to $200,000 is available for individual organizations whose projects are better suited for direct funding rather than a collaborative approach. Deadline: November 6. Apply here

University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program: Grant for Community-Led Environmental Stewardship Nonprofits

This pathway supports community-led projects focused on ʻāina restoration, cultural and ecological stewardship, and building resilient communities across five specific moku in Hawaiʻi. Projects should align with community-identified priorities in areas such as forest and watershed conservation, coastal stewardship, marine restoration, disaster preparedness, and community governance. Two funding pathways are available: a collaborative pathway for multi-organization projects and an individual pathway for single nonprofit organizations. Up to $1.2 million is available. Deadline: November 6. Apply here

California Fire Foundation: Grant for Fire Departments, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Wildfire Prevention

This grant funds wildfire prevention, firefighter safety, vegetation management, and community preparedness projects across California. It supports fire departments, firefighter associations, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofit organizations working on the front lines of wildfire risk. Projects may address firefighter health, specialized equipment, fuels management, or public education and outreach. Up to $1 million is available. Deadline: November 16. Apply here

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation: Disaster Recovery Grant for Housing Nonprofits

This rolling grant provides funding for the critical repair of single-family homes located in counties affected by weather-related natural disasters declared on or after June 1, 2025. Eligible disasters must be declared by FEMA, the State of Texas, or a local city or county authority. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis until total funding is expended. Up to $350,000 per award. Rolling deadline. Apply here

Cisco: Grant for Nonprofits and NGOs Addressing Social Challenges

Cisco supports nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations developing innovative, technology-enabled early-stage solutions to significant social problems. Funded programs must serve economically underserved populations and align with priority sectors including crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and climate resilience. Up to $100,000 is available. Rolling deadline. Apply here

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region: Disaster Relief Grant for Nonprofits Serving Tornado-Affected Communities

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and community organizations engaged in relief, short-term response, and longer-term recovery following the July 2026 tornado that devastated communities in the tri-county region of Wisconsin. Funding supports organizational capacity, case management, housing, food access, health and well-being, and financial assistance for affected residents. Priority is given to organizations serving older adults, people with disabilities, low-income households, individuals experiencing homelessness, and non-English-speaking families. Up to $50,000 is available. Rolling deadline. Apply here

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