Hardship Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 1,164 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	EMF SAMFund Financial Assistance Grants	Expect Miracles Foundation	Rolling	Up to $19K
Foundation	Smoky Valley Cares Fund - Beyond the Diagnosis	Lindsborg Community Health Care	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Activities Access Grants	Phoenixville Community Education	Rolling	Up to $300
Foundation	Anson and Caroline Catlin Hungerford Trust	Northwest Ct Community Foundation Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Embrace Iowa Fund	Iowa Community Action Association	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Warren Lupel Lawyers Care Fund	Illinois Bar Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HA CONNECT Conference Financial Aid Package	Hydrocephalus Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NJCC: Garden State Relief Fund	Community Loan Fund of New Jersey Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Heart of Jtown Resiliency Fund	Japantown Community Benefit District Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Hope for the Journey Foundation for Cancer Treatment Support Grant	Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Dorcas Chaffee Fund	The Lyme Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Madeleine B. Wildes Fund Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	SAMFund Financial Assistance Grant	Expect Miracles Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Winter Utilities Fund	The Okra Project	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SIS Grants	Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Blugold Emergency Support Fund	University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	National Emergency Fund	The American Legion	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mental Health Assistance Grant	Asian Mental Health Project	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Don't Despair Car Repair	United Way of Tri Vally Area	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Academic Support Program	The College and Community Fellowship Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	One Hope Fund	Sigma Delta Tau Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	High Needs Fund	Front Range Community College Foundation	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	William F. Thiel Grants	Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Clinical Trials Assistance (Jordan's Dream Fund)	Sarcoma Foundation of America	Rolling	Up to $5K

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About hardship grants

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I get emergency grant funding?

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.

What types of emergencies qualify for hardship grants?

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.

Where should I start looking for emergency assistance?

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.

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