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	Roger B. Grant	The Parachute Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HAF: Holiday Funding Partnership Grant	Humboldt Area Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Charity or Community Support Grant	Novo Nordisk USA	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Medical- Rob Schorling Fund Grant	Greater Salina Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)	The Agricultural and Labor Program Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pearl Dimick Fund	The Lyme Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PACF: Special and Urgent Needs (SUN) Grants	Parkersburg Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Love Remains Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of West Texas	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Illinois Home Equity Assurance Program (ILHAF/Northwest Home Equity Assurance Program)	Northwest Side Housing Center	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	The Plate Fund - Restaurant Worker Help	Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Bringing Back Businesses Basalt Fund	Aspen Community Foundation	Rolling	$96K
Foundation	Direct Services Grant Program	John T Gorman Foundation	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Smoky Valley Cares Fund – Beyond the Diagnosis	Lindsborg Community Hospital Association	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	United We Grow™ Manley Scholarship	United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Shelter Heat Program	Citizens Energy Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grant-in-Aid	Educational Foundation Of	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Emergency Aid and Relief Program (EARP)	The Episcopal Actors' Guild	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Conference Scholarship	National Scleroderma Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Boston Dance Alliance Dance Relief Fund	Boston Dance Alliance Inc	Rolling	$250
Foundation	VC Puma Emergency Relief Fund	Valencia College Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kids In Need	Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Recovery Voucher Program	United Way of Wayne County Inc	Rolling	$150 – $475
Foundation	AAON Aid Employee Relief Fund	Tulsa Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Hogs for the Cause Family Grants for Pediatric Brain Cancer	Hogs for the Cause Inc	Rolling	Varies

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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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