Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 1,170 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Grant Funder: United Way of Cumberland County (UWCC) - administers on behalf of federal government Program Type: Federal program administered by the U.S.…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funder: United Way of Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties Geographic Scope: Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties, WA Focus Area: Emergency assistance with food and shelter needs…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Funder: United Way of 1000 Lakes (administers locally for Itasca County) Program Type: Federal emergency relief funding administered through the Department…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Overview: The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is a federal grant created to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies to help…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Status: Currently active Geographic Scope: Sonoma County, California Program Overview: The EFSP provides Sonoma County residents with one month of assistance…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Background: The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was created in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both…
Emergency Fund Funder: United Way of Central Illinois Geographic Scope: Sangamon and Menard Counties, Illinois Overview: United Way of Central Illinois' Emergency Fund provides additional funding to…
Emergency Fund Grants Geographic Scope: Hawaii Funder: Women's Fund of Hawai'i Purpose: While mentioned in navigation menus and grant listings, limited specific details are provided in the available…
Emergency Fund Lifeline Loan Available from LHOME Overview: LHOME (a Louisville-based Community Development Financial Institution) provides immediate emergency services to Louisville residents and…
Emergency Furnace Repair Overview: Assistance for furnace repair or replacement for eligible homeowners. Eligibility Requirements - Property Type: Owner-occupied homes - Program Participation:…
Emergency Grant Program Funder: Rochelle Area Community Foundation Purpose: For use when the general grant cycle is not in session Eligibility: Any 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency, organization or…
Overview _Note: Requests can be made at any time, however pplicants must first submit a brief explanation via email to receive invitation to apply._ The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley In…
Emergency Grants Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: Grant program providing urgent project support for artists facing immediate funding needs. Award Details - Award…
Emergency Grants Overview: Emergency grants are available to Philadelphia small business owners facing urgent challenges or crises affecting their operations. Geographic Scope: Philadelphia, PA…
Emergency Grants Overview: The Lakeshore College Foundation provides emergency grants to students facing immediate financial hardship. Purpose: Funds raised support emergency grants for needs such…
Emergency Grants Overview: Financial assistance programs for writers in crisis situations, helping them get back on track. Purpose: To support writers facing emergency financial hardship Eligibility:…
Emergency Grants Funder: Iowa Women's Foundation Geographic Scope: Iowa Program Description Emergency Grants are offered by the Iowa Women's Foundation to support women and girls in times of crisis.…
Emergency Grants Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Geographic Scope: Clark and Floyd County communities in Southern Indiana Contact Information: - Phone: (812) 948-4662 - Address: 4108…
Emergency Grants (January 2026 Response) Status: Completed (grants awarded January 2026) Geographic Scope: Twin Cities, Minnesota Focus Areas: - Emergency support for frontline LGBTQ+ organizations -…
Emergency Grants for Pancreatic Cancer Patients Funder: Purple Pansies Inc (GA, US) Mission: Provide immediate financial assistance to pancreatic cancer patients for medical expenses and essential…
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.