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.
Dupuytren’s Disease Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Healthwell Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Dupuytren’s Disease Fund, managed by the HealthWell…
Dutch's Fund - Veterinary Grants Funder: One Tail at a Time NFP Geographic Scope: Chicago area (adopters of One Tail at a Time animals) Focus Areas: Veterinary care assistance for adopted pets…
DWB Memorial Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dwb Memorial Foundation Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The DWB Memorial Foundation Grant empowers Minnesota-based organizations and…
EADDL Travel Assistance Funder: Danny Did Foundation (Illinois, US) Program Name: Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland Travel Assistance Current Status - Application exists on foundation website -…
EADDW Travel Assistance Funder: Danny Did Foundation (Illinois, US) Program Name: Epilepsy Education Expo and Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyworld Travel Assistance Event Details - 2026 Expo Date:…
Eastside Arts Initiative Artist Relief Fund Type: Emergency relief and creative project grants for individual artists Geographic Scope: Eastern and South Eastern Los Angeles County Target Audience:…
ECC Foundation Emergency Student Relief Fund Overview: A flexible funding source established by the Elgin Community College Foundation to help students facing financial hardship, particularly those…
Overview ECF Resilience Grant Designed with community-need in mind, these special grants allow the Foundation to remain responsive and supportive of our local organizations, and the communities they…
ECF Urgent Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The Erie Community Foundation offers ECF Urgent Grants to support…
ECHO Emergency Assistance Grant Funder: Emergency Children's Help Organization (ECHO) Geographic Scope: - Staten Island, NY - Bergen County, NJ - Essex County, NJ - Hudson County, NJ - Middlesex…
Economic Assistance Grant Funder: Hopkinton Country Club Charitable Foundation Geographic Scope: Greater MetroWest Boston area Focus Areas: Programs providing economic assistance to families and…
Educational Assistance Program - Kalamazoo County Purpose: Provide support for books and tuition for qualified residents and help navigate financial aid to eliminate barriers to obtaining education.…
Edwin Phillips Foundation Grant - Institution + Individual Status: ACTIVE Funder: Edwin Phillips Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Edwin Phillips Foundation Grant supports…
El Pomar Emergency Fund Status: Ongoing application period Geographic Scope: Pikes Peak Region (Colorado Springs and surrounding areas) Overview: Emergency funding opportunity available through…
Electric Universal Service Program ("EUSP") Assist low-income electric customers with their electric bills. Eligible electric customers may receive help to pay current electric bills, to pay past due…
Elmo M. Royce Camperships Geographic Scope: Schuyler County, New York Purpose: Support camperships for children from Schuyler County Background: Elmo Royce Benevolent Fund is an endowment fund at the…
Elsie and Pansy Allen Memorial Fund Purpose: Provide financial assistance to residents experiencing hardship due to illness or medical conditions Geographic Scope: Davie County and Southeast Yadkin…
Embrace Iowa Fund Overview: The Embrace Iowa fund is an annual campaign by The Des Moines Register that provides grants to help Iowans with emergency expenses and basic needs. Focus Areas: - Car…
Embrace Iowa Fund Overview: The Embrace Iowa Fund is an annual campaign by The Des Moines Register that provides grants to help Iowans with immediate financial needs. Geographic Scope: Iowa…
Emergency Action Fund Status: Established in partnership with Albuquerque Community Foundation during COVID-19 pandemic Geographic Scope: Greater Albuquerque Area (Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and…
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.