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:…
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.
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…
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…
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)…
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,…
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…
The purpose of this program is to benefit people with physical challenges in need so that they can live life as fully as possible"…
Happy Soles Grant for Cancer-Related Infertility Treatment Purpose: Provides funding to families experiencing infertility as a result of cancer treatments. Geographic Scope: Delaware, Chester,…
Hardship & Disaster Relief Organization: Marietta Community Foundation Inc (OH, US) Geographic Scope: Washington County and surrounding communities Overview: The Foundation provides support through…
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…
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…
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…
Harvey Lincoln Scholarship Fund Award Type: Scholarship for community college students Status: Active - scholarships awarded annually Overview: A scholarship fund established to support community…
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…
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 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…
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…
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:…
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)…
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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