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.

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HIGHGATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Highgate Charitable Foundation Associate Relief Fund Overview: A relief fund established by Highgate to provide financial support to current and furloughed Highgate associates affected by the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VIRGIN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hodge Senior Citizens Assistance Fund Geographic Scope: U.S. Virgin Islands Eligibility: - Seniors aged 60 and above - Needing emergency assistance Overview: Seniors aged 60 and above needing…

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOUTH CENTRAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Home Heating Assistance Purpose: Assist with past due utilities and heating costs. Program Types: Millage Home Heating Assistance - Income Limit: Up to 200% of poverty level - Services: Heating…

Up to $20,000 for mortgage payments plus up to $15,000 to bring loan current
COMMUNITY IN ACTION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Home Rescue Program Geographic Scope: Oregon statewide Focus Areas: Mortgage foreclosure prevention Overview: The Home Rescue program is designed to help homeowners who are struggling to pay their…

COLUMBUS URBAN LEAGUE · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Home Stabilization Program Organization: Columbus Urban League Status: Announced April 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic Geographic Scope: Columbus, Ohio Purpose: Emergency housing assistance to prevent…

WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Homeowner Assistance Fund Overview: Homeowners with a financial impact due to COVID can apply for help with their mortgage, property taxes, and utilities. Geographic Scope: Maine Focus Areas: -…

CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS HOUSING ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Homeowner Assistance Fund (MA HAF) Program Type: Emergency housing payment assistance for homeowners Geographic Scope: Massachusetts (administered locally by CMHA for Central Massachusetts) Overview:…

UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Homer Glen Disaster Relief Fund Funder: United Way of Will County Geographic Scope: Homer Glen, Illinois / Will County Program Type: Emergency disaster relief (specific incident) Program Overview…

BERKELEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hope Repair Grant Funder: Berkeley Electric Cooperative Trust Geographic Scope: Berkeley Electric Cooperative service territory (Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, SC) Program…

SEEDS OF HOPE OF NORTHERN COLORADO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Hope Scholarship Organization: Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Geographic Scope: Northern Colorado (Denver area) Overview: The Hope Scholarship provides financial assistance to families seeking to…

HOPE & DOOR · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Hope+Door Emergency Rent Relief Grant Overview: Emergency financial assistance for families facing eviction or homelessness due to a financial emergency. Geographic Scope: United States, with…

NORTHEAST WYOMING COMMUNITY HEALTH · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Hospice Giving Financial Assistance Funder: Northeast Wyoming Community Health Foundation Geographic Scope: Campbell County and surrounding areas in Wyoming Focus Areas: Direct financial assistance…

LOUISIANA HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hospitality Industry Worker Crisis Grants Geographic Scope: Louisiana (Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes for Hospitality Cares program)…

JUPITER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Hospitality Relief Fund Funder: Jupiter Foundation (Phoenix, Arizona) Type: Financial Assistance Grant Status: Active Geographic Scope: Not geographically restricted (accepts applications from…

ANOTHER ROUND ANOTHER RALLY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hospitality Workers LGBTQ+ Relief Fund Overview: A relief and support fund created to provide real-time support, emergency aid, and professional development assistance to LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant…

CHHAYA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Housing Security Emergency Fund Overview: The Housing Security Emergency Fund seeks to prevent evictions and foreclosures by providing direct rent and mortgage assistance to low-to-moderate income…

Varies by year; $96,000 total awarded to 35 recipients in 2020; $100,000 total awarded to 35 recipients in 2021
BAYWOOD APARTMENTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program Overview: The Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program awards scholarships to current residents of Eden Housing properties who are pursuing…

The National HBPA Inc · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

HPBA Employee Disaster Relief Fund Funder: Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) Purpose: Provides financial assistance to employees and teams affected by natural disasters. Geographic Scope:…

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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