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Bridge Grant Program

The Forgotten International

Foundation Annual Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $2,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: Emergency financial assistance for individuals experiencing unexpected financial hardship

The Bridge Grant Program serves people in American communities who are experiencing an unexpected financial emergency that could be resolved with a small grant serving as a "bridge" to a more stable economic future. The program helps people overcome minor financial obstacles that, if not resolved, could force them into spiraling debt, threaten their income, or result in loss of housing.

Eligibility: Individuals experiencing unexpected financial emergencies in the US

Examples of Support Provided:

  • $1,600 to help a mother finish her nursing degree
  • $1,500 in rent assistance to prevent homelessness
  • $500 to help a family rent storage while living in their car

Contact Information:

  • Address: P.O. Box 192066, San Francisco, CA 94119, USA
  • Phone: 415-517-6942
  • Email: info@theforgottenintl.org

Organization Background: The Forgotten International is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID: 26-1484826)

What The Forgotten International actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

Grants in 2024
3
Total given
$195K
Median grant
$21K
Range
$20K–$154K
  • By dollars: Washington 79%, California 21%. Top recipient cities: Bellevue, WA; Los Altos, CA; San Francisco, CA.

Example grants

  • Shanti Bhavan · Bellevue, WA

    Shanti Bhavan School

    $154K

  • Kiran Educational Trust · Los Altos, CA

    Educational Grant for India School

    $21K

  • Project Pearls · San Francisco, CA

    Community in Philippines

    $20K

IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Hardship

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