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 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 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.
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 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…
Cystic Fibrosis Fund of Berks County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Cystic Fibrosis Fund of Berks County, administered by…
DaisyCares Pet Food Program Overview: A lifeline program that provides access to free pet food for dogs and cats for families experiencing economic challenges, ensuring pets continue to receive food…
DaisyCares Veterinary Care Program Overview: A grant program designed to help needy pet owners with the cost of veterinary care for their pets through direct grants to qualifying pet owners.…
Dale Jr. Foundation Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dale Jr Foundation Last Updated: September 14, 2025 Summary The Dale Jr. Foundation, founded by NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., has raised…