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/Contingency Grants Funder: The Junior League of Houston, Inc. Purpose: Distribution of monetary grants to address the emergency or short-term needs of tax exempt agencies. Eligible…
Emerging Needs Grant Funder: United Way of Eddy County Geographic Scope: Eddy County, New Mexico Eligibility: 501(c)(3) non-profit health and human service organizations Requirements: - Signed…
EMF SAMFund Financial Assistance Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Expect Miracles Foundation Amount: Up to US $19,000 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The EMF SAMFund Financial Assistance Grants…
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Alumna Grants Funder: Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women Foundation Geographic Scope: United States Purpose: Awards are made in the hope of helping members through…
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Alumna Grants Overview: EHT Fund grants are awarded in the hope of helping members through financial crisis created by job loss, illness, natural disaster or other…
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Alumna Grants Purpose: Awards granted to help members through financial crisis created by job loss, illness, natural disaster or other unexpected life circumstances.…
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Alumna Grants Purpose: Awards are granted in the hope of helping members through financial crisis created by job loss, illness, natural disaster or other unexpected…
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Collegian Grants Purpose: Awards granted to help members through financial crisis created by job loss, illness, natural disaster or other unexpected life…
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Collegian Grants Overview: EHT Fund grants are awarded in the hope of helping members through financial crisis created by job loss, illness, natural disaster or other…
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Collegian Grants Purpose: Awards are granted in the hope of helping members through financial crisis created by job loss, illness, natural disaster or other unexpected…
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Collegian Grants Funder: Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women Foundation Geographic Scope: United States Purpose: Awards are made in the hope of helping members through…
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Disaster Relief Grants Overview: EHT Fund grants are awarded in the hope of helping members through financial crisis created by job loss, illness, natural disaster or…
Employee Assistance Fund Eligibility: WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals employees (full-time, part-time, and per diem) Geographic Scope: West Virginia, US (WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals employees only)…
Employee Assistance Program Overview: Swift Charities provides financial and support services to Swift Transportation employees facing unpredictable, life-altering challenges. Purpose Support during…
Employee Crisis Assistance Program Overview: A lifeline assistance program providing financial support to Sanford Health employees facing extraordinary and unexpected financial hardships. Program…
Employee Crisis Assistance Program Overview: A financial assistance program providing critical support to Sanford employees facing extraordinary and unexpected financial hardships, including…
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: Mid Michigan College service area (Michigan) Eligibility: - Mid Michigan College direct employees - EDUStaff-appointed employees -…
Employee Emergency Fund Overview: The TCC Foundation established an Employee Emergency Fund to assist TCC employees with emergency funds due to financial need. The fund provides grants of up to $500…
Employee Emergency Fund Funder: The Corvallis Clinic Foundation Inc Focus Area: Financial assistance for employees facing emergency situations Geographic Scope: Corvallis Clinic employees Overview…
Employee Emergency Relief Fund Purpose: Provides confidential, temporary support to Sequoia Living employees facing financial hardship in an emergency or disaster. Eligibility: - Sequoia Living…
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.