Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 1,170 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
Hardship and emergency grants provide immediate financial relief during crises — job loss, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and other unexpected setbacks. Government programs, community foundations, and organizations like the Salvation Army and Modest Needs offer grants to help individuals and families stabilize during difficult times.
College Scholarships Organization: American Federation of Police & Concerned Citizens (AFP&CC), a program of the United States Law Enforcement Foundation, Inc. Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United…
Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program for Former Foster Youth Status: Active and expanded Geographic Scope: Sacramento and Davis, California (Sacramento State University and University of California,…
Colstrip Impacts Foundation: Worker Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Colstrip Impacts Foundation: Worker Support Grant is…
Columbus Realtors Foundation - Emergency Aid (Benevolence Fund) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbus Realtors Foundation Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Columbus REALTORS® Foundation,…
Comeback Assistance Program Organization: Tedy's Team Inc (MA, US) Purpose: Assist and support stroke and heart disease survivors and caregivers on their personal comeback journeys by providing…
Community Action Rental Assistance Fund (CARAF) Status: Phase 3 - Open (funds exhausted; applications accepted and placed on waitlist) Geographic Scope: Western New York / Erie County Focus Areas:…
Community Assistance for Residential Energy (CARE) Program Program Type: Income-qualifying weatherization program Program Overview: The CARE Program provides weatherization upgrades and repair…
Community Assistance Fund Funder: The Junior League of Tyler Inc. Geographic Scope: Smith County, Texas Program Purpose: The Junior League of Tyler is proud to support nonprofit organizations and…
Community Assistance Program Overview: Provides support for patient and family travel and lodging costs for participation in clinical trials. Eligibility: - Patients and families affected by Telomere…
Community Awards Program Overview: The Give to Give Foundation offers financial assistance to individuals facing financial hardship, enabling them to attend live events with Dr Joe Dispenza and learn…
Community Belonging Fund Overview: The Community Belonging Fund was launched on January 24, 2025 and provides direct financial support to organizations that deliver critical services to community…
Community Emergency Fund - Reopening Grants Overview: Established in March 2020 and seeded with $75,000 in Federation reserves, the Community Emergency Fund is a proactive and ongoing response to the…
Community Foundation for McHenry County: Emergency Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for McHenry County Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation for…
Community Foundation Grants Overview: The Community Foundation of Whitley County awards grants to deserving nonprofits and community organizations throughout the year to enhance quality of life in…
Community Grants Program - Hardship Grants Status: Active, available year-round Overview: Financial awards made to active maintainers of the Rust Project facing financial hardship. Award Amount $500…
Community Healing & Emergency Stipend Fund Organization: Families for Justice as Healing Inc Geographic Scope: Massachusetts (Roxbury, MA based) Focus Areas: - Self-care and wellness support -…
Community Health Aide Emergency Fund Grant Organization: Bethel Community Services Foundation (BCSF) Geographic Scope: Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region and surrounding areas Purpose: Emergency fund to…
Community Impact Funds Overview: The Foundation offers curated, straightforward pooled funds designed to support Jewish causes, Los Angeles, and Israel. Like a diversified mutual fund, donors can…
Community Impact Grants Funder: United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Status: Application process is currently CLOSED. United Way will not be accepting grant applications in 2025. Funding…
Community Need Fund Funder: United Way of Greater Waterbury, Inc. Geographic Scope: Ten-town service area including Bethlehem, Cheshire, Middlebury, Prospect, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury,…
Emergency assistance timelines vary. Government programs like TANF and LIHEAP may take 1-4 weeks. Organizations like the Salvation Army and Catholic Charities can sometimes provide same-week help. Modest Needs processes applications within 2-4 weeks. Employer emergency funds and GoFundMe-style platforms can be faster. Always apply to multiple sources simultaneously.
Common qualifying situations include job loss, medical emergencies, domestic violence, natural disasters, house fires, sudden disability, and death of a family breadwinner. Each program defines eligibility differently. FEMA covers declared disasters, while organizations like Modest Needs help with temporary financial crises that could become permanent without intervention.
Contact 211 (call or text) for your local area's emergency assistance programs. Your state's Department of Social Services handles TANF and emergency aid. Local community action agencies coordinate multiple assistance programs. Churches, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, and St. Vincent de Paul societies offer direct emergency help.