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	Basic Needs/Direct Service Grants Program	Sisters Health Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Sara Long Trust Grant	Long Sara Dedc Char Fd Tw	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	CFGFW: Emergency Grant Program	Community Foundation of Greater	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)	United Way of South Hampton Roads	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NJ Strong-Emergency Fund	Community Foundation of New Jersey	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Garcia Perseverance Scholarship Grant	Coral Gables Community Foundation	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Energy Subsidy Program	Norton Sound Economic	Rolling	$500 – $575
Foundation	HFC Caregiver Respite Program - Adult Day Center Respite Grant	Hilarity for Charity Inc	Rolling	24 days of professional Adult Day Center care
Foundation	COVID-19 Community Response Fund	Tri-county United Way Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Euthanasia Support Grant	North Carolina Horse Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cancer Care Fund	Passavant Hospital Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HSMAI Foundation Covid Relief Grant (Americas)	Foundation of the Hospitality Sales and	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WMU College of Education and Human Development: CEHD Student Resilience Fund Grant	Western Michigan University	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Fellowship Fund	Collington Episcopal Life Care	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Fund Grant	Healthwell Foundation	Rolling	Up to $8K
State	Temporary Disabilities Assistance Program	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dombal-Vogel Foundation Grant	Dombal Vogel Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Unemployment Insurance Application Assistance	Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Care & Relief Partnerships Grant	Givesendgo Charities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Touch A Life Fund	New Canaan Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Angel Fund (Begin Again Foundation Bereavement Fund)	Begin Again Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	The Emergency Fund	Elevate Charities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Online Course Scholarship	Contemplative Outreach Ltd	Rolling	Up to 50% of course fee
Foundation	Breast Health Fund	Superior Health Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K

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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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