Disaster Prevention Grants

The grant aims to support communities in developing and implementing long-term economic recovery strategies following disasters like Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, as well as other natural disasters from 2021 and 2022. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, city and county governments, federally recognized Native American tribes, and public institutions of higher education, provided their projects serve areas impacted by the specified disasters. Applications must be submitted through the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform starting April 6, 2023, with further details available in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

The grant program provides up to $50 million for repairing essential community facilities damaged by Presidentially Declared Disasters in 2022, covering up to 75% of project costs. Eligible applicants include public bodies, non-profits with 501(c)(3) status, and Federally-recognized tribes located in rural areas affected by qualifying disasters. Applications must be submitted to the applicable USDA RD Office on a continual basis until funds are exhausted, with an initial review conducted by the USDA RD State Office.

The grant aims to fund a demonstration project that will identify issues and develop best practices for the Regional Disaster Health Response System (RDHRS), enhancing local medical response capabilities during catastrophic events. Eligible applicants include hospitals, local health care facilities, political subdivisions, states, emergency medical services organizations, and emergency management organizations. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response via email at virginia.simmons@hhs.gov for more information.

The grant aims to provide financial assistance to local governments and Tribal Nations for acquiring wildland firefighting slip-on tankers to enhance firefighting readiness. Eligible applicants include counties, municipalities, Tribal entities, and nonprofit volunteer fire departments serving areas with populations of 25,000 or less. Interested parties must respond to the Request for Information (RFI) by October 9, 2023, but no formal application process or grants will be awarded from this announcement.

The grant is intended for wildland fire response efforts by the Osage Nation. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The application process details are not provided, and for further inquiries, applicants can contact the grantor via email at katheryn.impson@bia.gov.

The grant aims to support Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers in assessing the impact of FEMA Disaster Declarations on small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) and to assist these manufacturers in recovery efforts and risk mitigation planning. Eligible applicants are current recipients of MEP Center cooperative agreements, who may collaborate with other organizations or subawards. To apply, MEP Centers must submit one application per FEMA Disaster Declaration and can contact Ashley Smothers at grants@nist.gov for more information.

The CY 2022 Disaster Water Grants Program aims to assist communities by providing funding for water infrastructure systems affected by Presidentially Declared Disasters in 2022, focusing on repairs and enhancing system capacity and resiliency. Eligible applicants include public bodies, non-profit organizations, tribes, and prefabricated home organizations that operate community-based systems, with specific requirements for legal authority, operational responsibility, and financial capability. Applications must be submitted electronically through RD APPLY at https://rdapply.sc.egov.usda.gov/.

The grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) aims to provide funding for applications related to presidentially declared disasters, public health emergencies, or other significant disasters, specifically in response to Emergency Notices of Special Interest (NOSIs). Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, small businesses, educational institutions, and other organizations, including those serving Native American and minority populations. To apply, applicants must submit their proposals in response to an Emergency NOSI published by an NIH Institute or Center.

The grant aims to provide funding for National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) to support disaster recovery and employment recovery efforts. Eligible applicants include states, outlying areas, Indian tribal governments, local Workforce Development Boards, and other entities as specified in the grant guidelines. For application details, refer to TEGL 09-24 and contact Jenifer McEnery at DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov for assistance.

The Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Swift Current grant aims to reduce or eliminate flood risks and repetitive flood damage in NFIP-participating communities, enhancing overall flood resilience following disaster events. Eligible applicants include state governments, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments. Applications can be submitted through the FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO) system at https://go.fema.gov/.