Hardship Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

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

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	El Pomar Emergency Fund	Pikes Peak United Way	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Summer Camp Scholarships	Freeport Community Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Criminal Injuries Compensation Board	Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wellbeing Fund	Social Justice Partners Los Angeles	Rolling	$570K – $1M
Foundation	Warm Homes, Warm Hearts (Utility Assistance Program)	Brunswick Electric Membership	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Advocacy Program	Jessica June Children's Cancer	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Student Emergency Fund	University Academy Foundation	Rolling	Up to $300
Foundation	Disaster Member Relief Fund - Ice Storm Assistance	Service Employees International	Rolling	Up to $250
Foundation	Family Assistance Program with Team Joseph	Jb's Keys to Dmd Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Caregiver Respite Grant Program	Respite Care Association of Wisconsin	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Farmers Emergency Fund	Family Agriculture Resource Management Services	Rolling	$750K
Foundation	Evacuation/Displacement Relief and Long Term Disaster Relief Assistance Program	Employee Assistance Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	ECF Urgent Grants	Erie Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Local Emergency Fuel Funds (Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund - ECU SHARE)	Western Maine Community Action Inc	Rolling	Up to 50 gallons of fuel
Foundation	J. C. & L. A. Duke Employees' Assistance Fund Grant	Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Laura J. Kress Angel Tree Fund Grant	East Tennessee Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $10K
Foundation	Music Therapy Grants	Music Movement	Rolling	$2K – $3K
Foundation	Weatherization Assistance Program	Grow South Dakota	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rotary Club of Portsmouth: Basic Needs Grant	The Charitable Division	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Grants	Dekalb County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	RIF: Basic Human Needs Grants	The Rhode Island Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Mary Jo Lovely Memorial Scholarship	Transplant Alliance Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Butler County St. Vincent de Paul Council Grant	Hamilton Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Piqua Emergency Response Fund	Piqua Community Foundation	Rolling	$50K

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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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