Nonprofit Grants for Emergency Funds

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Engelstad Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of Intent: February 27, 2026
  • Applications: March 6, 2026
Grant Range: $1000 - $21042556
Average Grant: $1049081

The Engelstad Foundation partners with organizations to create solutions in medical research, improve the day-to-day living for people with disabilities, and raise the possibilities for high-…

M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 28, June 30, and September 30, annually

The M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving the people of Texas that are located in the following Gulf Coast counties: Aransas, Bee,…

TTCU Cares Foundation

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Application Deadline:

The last day of each month, annually

The TTCU Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of Tulsa Teachers Credit Union (TTCU), has a mission to invest in community, educators, and charitable partners through fundraising and grants.…

Endowment for Health

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Application Deadline:
  • Program grants: Contact foundation for details
  • Opportunity Grant: Application due by the last day of the month
  • Note: The Endowment occasionally issues RFPs with specific deadlines.

The mission of the Endowment for Health is to improve the health and reduce the burden of illness for the people of New Hampshire, especially the vulnerable and underserved.

The Endowment's…

Cadillac Area Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Applications accepted throughout the year

The Cadillac Area Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and meeting the needs of the citizens of the Cadillac, MI, area.

The Wexford-Missaukee Counties Veterans…

Louisiana Blue Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 1 and September 1, annually
Grant Range: $1000 - $360000
Average Grant: $49183

The Louisiana Blue Foundation, formerly The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, is dedicated to improving access to healthcare and educational resources for the people of Louisiana…

Charlevoix County Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Environment and Land Use and Arts and Culture: March 1, annually
Community Priorities: May 1, annually
Geographic Enrichment: October 1, annually
Youth Needs: November 1, annually
Urgent Needs Fund, Mini Grants, and Housing Solutions: Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year until December 15, annually

The Charlevoix County Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Charlevoix County, MI.

The Foundation supports organizations that address the…

Markham-Nathan Fund for Social Justice

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Application Deadline:
  • Spring and Fall Grant program: March 1 and October 1, annually
  • Emergency Grant program: none
Grant Range: $500 - $4000

The Markham-Nathan Fund for Social Justice serves grassroots social justice and peace groups in western Massachusetts.

Through the Spring and Fall Grant program, the Fund provides awards…

Emergency funds are an essential tool for nonprofits to be able to react to crises such as natural disasters or public health emergencies. There are many grants available designed specifically to contribute to these kinds of emergency funds. 

These emergency funds grants can be put towards any kind of necessary purpose. This could include immediate disaster relief, financial assistance for individualism, infrastructure repair or organizational stabilization for the nonprofit during the time of crisis. 

There are many different organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. This includes many private foundations such as the Center for Disaster Philanthropy or the Open Society Foundations. 

When drafting an emergency fund grant, it is essential that you deploy data that clearly outlines the scope of the crisis and your immediate needs. You must demonstrate that you understand the needs of the community, and are positioned to address them.

If you need further insight on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a selection of emergency fund grants right here, all open for applications.