Hardship Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

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

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Zachary Culnan Memorial Family Fund - Activity Scholarship	Captain Community Human	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Cystic Fibrosis Fund of Berks County Grant	Berks County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Presidential Award (Full-Ride Scholarship)	The Ahla Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NOC CARES Emergency Relief Fund	Northern Oklahoma College	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Family Assistance Fund	Northern Nevada Children's	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Donation Relief Fund	Burke County United Way	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	KCF Emergency Scholarship Fund Grant	Kalamazoo Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Coastal CARES Student Emergency Fund	College Of Coastal Georgia Foundation	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Smyrna Cares Financial Assistance Program	Smyrna Cares Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Disaster Relief Grants	Pi Beta Phi Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Shelby County Commissioners Tindall Farm Fund Grant	Blue River Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Christopher Gargiulo Employee Emergency Fund	Salem Health Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Better Together Crisis Assistance Program	Delta Health Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ASF Family Fund Grant	Angelman Syndrome Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Energy Assistance Program (EAP)	Lake Country Power	Rolling	$200 – $1K
Foundation	Community Belonging Fund	Park City Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Womens Assistance- Women Helping Women Grant	Greater Salina Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Rental Assistance	Community in Action	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Transinclusive Emergency Crisis Fund (TECF)	Trans Women in Need of Services Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Homeowner Assistance Fund (MA HAF)	Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Creative Economy Fund Grant	Entertainment Community Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Disrupt Gives Rental Relief Program	Disrupt Gives	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Critical Needs Fund	Valley of the Moon Children's	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bridge Program	The Veraison Project	Rolling	$500 – $5K

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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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