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	Queer Texas Crisis Fund (QTCF)	EQTX Equality Texas Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Emergency Relief Fund (COVID-19 Response)	Iowa Credit Union Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Darryl and Susanne Shoff Fund Grant	Berks County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WRCA Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund	Working Ranch Cowboys Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Special and Urgent Needs Grants	San Antonio Area Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Porphyrias Fund Grant	Healthwell Foundation	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Emergency Rental Assistance Program (Arizona DES)	Trellis	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IDHS Employment Barrier Reduction Fund Grant	Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services	Rolling	$3M
Foundation	Year-Round General Hardship Grants for Food + Beverage Workers	California Restaurant Foundation Inc	Rolling	$250 – $3K
Foundation	Hardship Assistance Program	Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Essential Needs Fund	Petoskey-harbor Springs Area	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BFOA Monthly Grant	Broadcasters Foundation of America	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cash for Violence Reduction	4-ct Corp	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Community Response Fund	Fremont Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Thrive Victoria Fund	United Way of the Crossroads	Rolling	$75 – $225
Foundation	Makah Tribe COVID-19 Emergency Grant	Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc	Rolling	$17K
Foundation	Emergency Grants	The Dramatists Guild Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	What’s Your Gap Grant	Breathestrong Cf Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Assistance Program	Serenity Fair Way Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Junior Force Dance Program Scholarship	The Washington Commanders Charitable	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFTV: Community Emergency Response Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Jackson Hole	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WCFA COVID Emergency Relief Fund	Enlisted Association of the National	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Childcare Grant (Kaiser)	Service Employees International	Rolling	$200
Foundation	Northeast BIPOC Farmer Relief Fund	Rural Education Action Project	Rolling	$500

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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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