Center for Disaster Philanthropy

CDP recovery funds maximize the impact of donations by supporting strategic, long-term recovery to help build stronger communities. We emphasize investing well rather than investing quickly to address the greatest needs and gaps in funding that emerge months after the disaster. Our grantmaking is community-driven, equity-focused, and holistic. At the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, our grants support medium- and long-term recovery and resilience efforts in communities affected by natural and human-made hazards, including conflicts and humanitarian crises. With a focus on historically marginalized and at-risk populations, CDP prioritizes investments in local organizations to support a range of programs critical for individuals’ and communities’ recovery. CDP’s funding does not support the following: ▪ Any grants unrelated to a disaster or crisis. ▪ Annual campaigns. CDP funds U.S.-based nonprofits, including fiscal sponsors and fiscal agents on behalf of non-501(c)(3) organizations, and non-U.S.-based nongovernmental organizations with registered nonprofit status in the country in which they are legally formed. All grantee partners must successfully complete our due diligence process. CDP considers supporting organizations that have all or some of the following characteristics: ▪ Have a localized and community-led approach deeply rooted in affected communities. ▪ Are led by and/or are serving historically or currently marginalized and at-risk populations. ▪ Have the capacity to successfully implement disaster recovery and resilience programs in the specified timeline. ▪ Integrate capacity building and systems strengthening in their programs. At this time, CDP does not grant to for-profit organizations and individuals, including scholarships, travel assistance, or conference fees.