Hardship Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 1,164 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Community Grants Program - Hardship Grants	Rust Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Irene D. Cunningham Trust Grant	Irene D Cunningham W	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Foundation	Emergency Assistance Program	St Raymond's Society	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IWMF Travel & Lodging (T&L) Assistance Program	The International Waldenstrom's	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FKSI Scholarship Fund Grant	Southern Illinois Community Foundation (SICF)	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Julia L. Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs Grant Program	Sonoma County Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Clark Memorial Fund Grant	Va Clark Memorial Foundation Tuw	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Higher Foundation Grant	The Higher Foundation, Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	ALGSAssistance Continuity of Care Program	Alagille Syndrome Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Assistance for Residential Energy (CARE) Program - Weatherization	Inland Power and Light	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Santa Barbara Wine Community Crisis Fund	Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Equipment Fund	Illinois Spina Bifida Association	Rolling	Up to $125
Foundation	HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program)	United Charitable	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Housing Security Emergency Fund	Chhaya Community Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund for Maui	Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance	Rolling	$250
State	Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kelley Therapeutic Shoe Fund Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	$100 – $500
Foundation	Emergency Assistance Funds Grant	Entertainment Community Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Begin Again Foundation Financial Aid Fund	Begin Again Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	ALATEC Corporate Care Fund	Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gender Affirming Identity Document & Emergency Assistance Grant	City of Boston	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	AAPI Emergency Relief Fund	The Asian American Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Foundation Grants (General Grantmaking)	Whitley County Community	Rolling	$1K – $50K
Foundation	Direct Financial Grants to Families	Jenna's Rainbow Foundation 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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