Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 1,170 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
COVID-19 Response Fund Funder: United Way of Central Oregon Program Type: Emergency response fund (one-time) Geographic Scope: Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties, and lands of the Confederated…
COVID-19 Response Fund Organization: Chester County United Way Status: Historical/Past Program (Launched during Global Pandemic) Overview: Rapid response fund launched to deploy resources to…
COVID-19 Response Fund Funder: Pasadena Community Foundation Status: One-time pandemic relief fund (2020-2021) Geographic Scope: Greater Pasadena area Focus Areas: Emergency assistance for…
COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley Status: Established March 18, 2020; multiple rounds of grants awarded through 2020 Geographic Scope: Western Massachusetts (Hampden, Hampshire, and…
COVID-19 Response Fund Grants Funder: 3 Rivers Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Benton and Franklin counties, Washington Focus Area: COVID-19 response and relief Status: Specific details on…
Craft Artists Emergency Relief Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Craft Emergency Relief Fund Inc Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Craft Artists Emergency Relief Grant provides…
Reimburses qualifying victims of crime for out-of-pocket expenses lost as a direct result of victimization. Provides financial assistance to crime victims.
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board The program provides financial assistance to innocent victims who suffer physical injury as a result of crime; to dependents of homicide victims; or to persons…
Crisis Assistance Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Youngstown Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The Crisis Assistance Program Grants, administered by…
Crisis Counseling Provides funding to help relieve grieving, stress or mental health problems caused or aggravated by a disaster or its aftermath. This program provides short-term services through…
Crisis Fund Grant Overview: The Chase Hawks Memorial Association (CHMA) provides financial assistance to individuals and families in crisis in south central Montana and Northern Wyoming. The CHMA…
Crisis Intervention Fund Purpose: To provide financial assistance to persons with kidney disease who are on dialysis or who have had a kidney transplant and reside in the state of Louisiana.…
Crisis Relief Grants Overview: Emergency grants designed to help writers facing financial crises or urgent hardship situations. Purpose: To provide financial assistance to writers experiencing…
Critical Need/Urgent Funding Request Purpose: LCF may consider urgent critical need funding requests that fall outside the regular application cycle. Examples of Critical Needs: - Firehouse equipment…
Critical Needs Fund Funder: Valley of the Moon Children's Foundation (VMCF) Geographic Scope: Sonoma County, California Program Background: The VMCF board has established this fund to assist scholars…
Critical Needs Grant Program Purpose: Provide short-term, situation-specific funding for nonprofits experiencing operating challenges due to unforeseen emergencies or unbudgeted urgent…
Critical Needs Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Critical Needs Grants by the Scranton Area Community…
Cruising to a Better Future Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applicants must be…
CSRA COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund Status: Active/Rolling Geographic Scope: CSRA region (Central Georgia and surrounding areas across two states) Overview: A partnership between United Way of the…
Cushing's Disease or Cushing's Syndrome Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Healthwell Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary The Cushing's Disease or Cushing's…
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.