Hardship Grants

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 1,166 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	TFEC Student Emergency Assistance Fund Grant	The Foundation for Enhancing Communities	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Disaster Relief Grants	Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Rental Assistance Program	Community in Action	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Helping Hands Grant	Friends of NCVMA Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	GRACE Fund (Giving Relief And Care for Employees)	Self Regional Healthcare Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	HFC Caregiver Respite Program - In-Home Respite Grant	Hilarity for Charity Inc	Rolling	100 hours of professional in-home care
Foundation	Parent Support Fund	Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	United Way Of The Bluegrass: Basic Needs Grant - Local	United Way of the Bluegrass Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Peyronie's Disease Fund Grant	Healthwell Foundation	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	Compassion Cars Program	Bird of Pray Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Casting Society Cares Grant	Entertainment Community Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SJICF: Emergency Response Fund	San Juan Island Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lotus Scholarship	Sheng-yen Lu Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund	Endowment for Equal Justice	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	BENI Business Covid Relief Grant	Belair-edison Neighborhoods Inc	Rolling	$5K – $8K
Foundation	Critical Need/Urgent Funding Request	Last Call Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Crisis Intervention Fund	National Kidney Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Need Fund / Community Impact Grants	United Way of Greater Waterburyinc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kids' Chance NM Scholarship Renewal Application Grant	Kids’ Chance of New Mexico	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	COVID-19 Relief Fund	Northstar Community Foundation	Rolling	$250K
Foundation	IATSE Local 798 Fund Grant	Entertainment Community Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ETEPT Warrior Fund Program	Events To End Pediatric Tumors Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Response Fund	The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Veterinary Student Emergency Grants	Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation	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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