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.

1,168 grants
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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF POLICE AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grief Counseling and Emergency Assistance Organization: American Federation of Police & Concerned Citizens (AFP&CC), a program of the United States Law Enforcement Foundation, Inc. Geographic Scope:…

$500/month for one year per household
UNITED WAY CALIFORNIA CAPITAL · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Guaranteed Income 3.0 Status: Applications closed (deadline was October 31, 2023) Geographic Scope: Sacramento County Focus Areas: Financial security, guaranteed income for households experiencing…

TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

H&P Way Fund Purpose: Designed to provide short-term assistance to employees experiencing severe financial need due to unexpected and unavoidable emergencies. Eligible Applicants: Most active…

HYDROCEPHALUS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

HA CONNECT Conference Financial Aid Package Overview: Financial aid packages are offered to individuals who wish to attend HA CONNECT (the Hydrocephalus Association's biennial national conference)…

HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

HAF: Holiday Funding Partnership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Humboldt Area Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The HAF: Holiday Funding Partnership Grant,…

JULIE WEINTRAUB'S HANDS ACROSS THE BAY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hand-Up Application Geographic Scope: Not specified; implies general population outside of law enforcement/State Attorney referral pathways Access: Private application link shared directly with…

Hanger Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to benefit people with physical challenges in need so that they can live life as fully as possible"…

MARIETTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hardship & Disaster Relief Organization: Marietta Community Foundation Inc (OH, US) Geographic Scope: Washington County and surrounding communities Overview: The Foundation provides support through…

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Hardship Assistance Program Overview: Financial assistance for KFC employees facing unexpected hardship, crisis, or natural disaster. Geographic Scope: United States Who Can Apply: - Employees at…

CHILD NEUROLOGY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Harnett Grant - Family Grant Funder: Child Neurology Foundation, founded by Michael Harnett Focus Area: Family support for infantile spasms Purpose: Assists families living with infantile spasms by…

HENRY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harold E. and Imogene L. Caine Memorial Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry County Community Foundation Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Harold E. and Imogene L. Caine Memorial Fund…

ACHIEVING THE DREAM INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Harvey Lincoln Scholarship Fund Award Type: Scholarship for community college students Status: Active - scholarships awarded annually Overview: A scholarship fund established to support community…

Approximately $3.3 million USD in total (initial settlement funds)
HUMANITARIAN CHINA · Rolling / Open Foundation

HC Freedom of Expression Fund Overview: A humanitarian assistance fund established to support individuals imprisoned for exercising freedom of expression in the People's Republic of China. Legal…

HUNTINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FDTN · Rolling / Open Foundation

HCCF: Immediate Needs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Huntington County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The HCCF Immediate Needs Grant provides quick…

HEALING HAND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Healing Hand Foundation Grant Overview: General grant funding provided by the Healing Hand Foundation to connect Alaska Native people of Southeast with medical assistance or equipment they may need…

FARMINGTON BANK COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Welcome Farmington Bank Community Foundation, which continues the 167 year legacy of the former Farmington Bank, provides financial support to non-profit organizations and community programs…

$500,000 total (distributed)
OREGON WORKER RELIEF · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Health Care Interpreters Fund Status: CLOSED - Stopped accepting applications on September 30, 2023 Geographic Scope: Oregon Focus Areas: COVID-relief payments for health care interpreters Overview:…

Up to $1,000 per 12-month period; lifetime maximum of $3,000
HORIZON HEALTH FOUNDATION OF EAST · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

HEART Fund Overview Full Name: Horizon Health Employee HEART Fund (Horizon Health Employee HEART Fund) Status: Active Geographic Scope: Employees of Horizon Health, Paris, IL (East Central Illinois)…

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

HEERF Funding for Students - CARES Act Overview: Federal funding provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help students offset the financial impact of COVID-19…

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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