Family Fund Funder: Central Electric Cooperative Inc (PA, US) Geographic Scope: CEC service territory in Western Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Forest, Mercer, and Venango…
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.
Family Grant Program Funder: Spierings Cancer Foundation Inc (Wisconsin, US) Geographic Scope: Restricted to Brown, Calumet, Outagamie, Winnebago, and Waupaca counties in Wisconsin Focus Areas:…
Family Grant Program Funder: Building on Love, Inc. Geographic Scope: Counties served by approved referral partners Contact: Jeff Yule, [email protected], (518) 237-3778 Program Overview Building on…
Family Services Program - Rental Assistance Program Type: Rental assistance for eviction prevention Geographic Scope: Sebastian and Crawford counties, AR Funding Source: Home-ARP grant Overview:…
Family Supportive Services (FSS) - Emergency Rental Assistance Status: Active Geographic Scope: Clark County, Nevada (excluding City of Las Vegas residents for multi-month assistance) Focus Areas:…
Family Supportive Services (FSS) - Emergency Utility Assistance Status: Active Geographic Scope: Clark County, Nevada (excluding Las Vegas Valley Water Authority, North Las Vegas Public Utilities,…
FANS Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The FANS Funds provide essential emergency…
Faribault Area Hospice Foundation Individual Financial Assistance Grant Geographic Scope: Faribault Medical Center service area, including zip codes 55021 (Faribault), 55946 (Kenyon), 55053…
Farmers Emergency Fund Status: Active program Geographic Scope: United States (all states) Focus Areas: Emergency financial assistance and in-kind services for struggling farmers and ranchers facing:…
FCA Emergency Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The FCA Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for…
FCH: Responsive Grant Program: Rapid Response Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Community Health Inc. Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The FCH Rapid Response…
FCP Emergency Action Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundations Community Partnership Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The FCP Emergency Action Grants provide financial…
Federal Home Loan Bank's Equity Builder Program Funder: All One Credit Union (in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank) Status: Ongoing annual program - seventh year offered as of 2018 Geographic…
Federation's Hebrew Interest-free Loan Program Tagline: No cost, no interest…changing lives one loan at a time! Funder: Jewish Federation of Central New York Geographic Scope: Central New York…
Feeding Families Fund: United We Eat Status: Established March/April 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic Geographic Scope: Central New Mexico (Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia counties) Focus…
Fellowship Fund Purpose: Support residents who, through no fault of their own, have outlived their resources. Background: The Fellowship Fund was made possible through an initial generous gift of…
Fellowship Fund Purpose: Support residents who, through no fault of their own, have outlived their resources. Key Details - Confidentiality: Requests for financial assistance with monthly fees are…
FFW Educational Grants - $2,500 Scholarship Grants Funder: Fund for Women of the Southern Tier, Inc. (FFW) Mission: Help girls and women achieve economic self-sufficiency and realize life goals…
FFW Educational Grants - $500 Individual Grants Funder: Fund for Women of the Southern Tier, Inc. (FFW) Mission: Help girls and women achieve economic self-sufficiency and realize life goals through…
FHF Emergency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Floyd Hooker Foundation Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The FHF Emergency Grant, offered by the Floyd Hooker Foundation, supports tax-exempt…
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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