October Grants for Disaster Relief and Emergency Response

October brings a focused set of opportunities for nonprofits working in disaster relief, emergency response, and community recovery. Whether you're doing housing repair after a hurricane, preparing communities for extreme heat, or strengthening the security of organizations at risk, the funders below are actively moving money this month. These opportunities range from targeted recovery work to longer-term resilience building.

Wisconsin Emergency Management: Grant for Nonprofits at High Risk of Terrorist Attack

Wisconsin Emergency Management is funding physical security improvements for nonprofits facing elevated risk of terrorist or extremist attack. This includes facility hardening, security equipment, training, and related enhancements. The program ties your security work into broader state and local preparedness efforts. Deadline: October 2. Apply here

Community Enterprise Foundation (Bendigo Bank) and Neoen Western Downs Green Power Hub: Grant for Community Nonprofits in Regional Queensland

If your nonprofit operates in the Western Downs region of Queensland, this grant supports community benefit projects including disaster relief, alongside arts, culture, energy efficiency, education, First Nations work, and health initiatives. Projects must be located in Dalby, Chinchilla, Kogan, Tara, Miles, or surrounding areas. Deadline: October 9. Apply here

Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation: Grant for Nonprofits, Public Agencies, and Tribes Addressing Extreme Heat

California is investing $4.5 million in infrastructure projects protecting vulnerable communities from extreme heat. Two tracks are available: Early Infrastructure Projects for planning and demonstration, and Advanced Infrastructure Projects for implementation. You'll need a Lead Applicant plus at least one Co-Applicant, and projects must benefit disadvantaged communities. Deadline: October 13. Apply here

The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation: Grant for Maine Libraries and Public Safety Organizations

The King Foundation is supporting Maine's public libraries and public safety organizations (fire departments and emergency response services) through a competitive cycle. Libraries can apply for operating support, projects, capital work, or capacity building. Public safety organizations can seek equipment, capital projects, or capacity building. The foundation prioritizes areas with fewer financial resources. Deadline: October 15. Apply here

The Almanor Foundation: Grant for Wildfire-Impacted Community Organizations

The Almanor Foundation is supporting nonprofits, fiscally sponsored community organizations, tribal entities, and public agencies addressing unmet post-fire needs in Plumas County, California. Funded work includes housing, economic development, health and wellness, and community capacity building. Grants can support planning, direct services, infrastructure, or collaborative rebuilding initiatives. Deadline: October 15. Apply here

North Carolina Emergency Management: Grant for Nonprofits Doing Disaster Housing Repair and Reconstruction

North Carolina is funding nonprofit housing repair and reconstruction work resulting from Tropical Storm Helene. Grants support ongoing and proposed recovery projects in federally declared disaster counties, with priority for underserved areas. Projects are fully funded with no local cost share and paid on a reimbursement basis. Deadline: October 16. Apply here

AMY Wellness Foundation: Grant for Nonprofits and Government Agencies in Rural NC Counties

The AMY Wellness Foundation is supporting nonprofits and government agencies in Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties. Two tracks are available: Disaster Recovery and Resilience Grants for Hurricane Helene recovery work, and Community Impact Grants for broader health and well-being initiatives. Funding is flexible and can cover programs, unrestricted operating support, and capacity building. Deadline: October 16. Apply here

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