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.
Annual Grant Program - Community Enrichment Funder: United Way of Gloucester County (NJ, US) Geographic Scope: Gloucester County, New Jersey Status: Active grant program accepting applications…
Annual Zdeno Chara Paralysis Grant Funder: The Thomas E. Smith Foundation (TESF) Partner: NHL Legend Zdeno Chara Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Support for individuals with spinal…
Anson and Caroline Catlin Hungerford Trust Geographic Scope: Northwest Connecticut Focus Areas: - Basic needs/social services Recent Grant Examples: - Riverton Theatre and Riverton Congregational…
AOH Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund Status: Established emergency relief program Geographic Scope: Northeast United States (areas affected by Hurricane Sandy) Focus Areas: Emergency disaster relief for…
Appalshop Creators Fund Status: Launched May 2020; initial round closed July 17, 2020. Second round announced October 2020. Current status unknown as of 2026. Award Amount: $3,000 stipend per creator…
Application for Stabilization Status: Currently closed for updates - new process being implemented Geographic Scope: Tampa Bay Area Program Philosophy: - Provides more than monetary assistance; often…
Appraiser Relief Fund Overview: The Appraiser Relief Fund is designed to assist appraisers affected by natural disasters and unforeseen events across the country, providing financial aid to help…
Area of Greatest Need: Annual Fund Overview: The Annual Fund provides flexible, immediate support where needed most at LCCC, offering scholarships, enhancing student services, funding innovative…
Arkansas Community Foundation COVID-19 Family Relief Fund Award Amount: $1,000 Purpose: Assists Fayetteville Public School students whose families are experiencing financial challenges due to…
Art Center Scholarships Funder: The Art Center of Western Colorado Geographic Scope: Western Colorado region Eligibility: - Ages 5 to 18 - Open to new and returning families and individuals - Based…
Art House Cares: COVID Relief Grants Funder: Art House Productions, funded by New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund at the Princeton Area Community Foundation Status: One-time relief program…
Art Scherer Memorial Crisis Grant Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: Southeastern District (SED), LCMS Mid-Atlantic Region Overview: Established by MALIM in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
Artist Emergency Fund Status: Active (newly launched) Geographic Scope: Shelby County and Memphis area Overview: A new emergency assistance fund created by ARTSmemphis and Music Export Memphis to…
Artist Emergency Fund Overview: ArtsBuild has established an ongoing Artist Emergency Fund to help self-employed artists of all disciplines in Hamilton County recover from lost income due to the…
Artist Relief Fund (COVID-19 Emergency) Overview: Emergency relief fund established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide critical aid to St. Louis working artists whose creative practices…
Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville GRACE Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts And Culture Alliance Of Greater Knoxville Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary…
Arts Recovery Fund Overview: The Arts Recovery Fund is designed to help ease the financial burden of startup, grassroots, and small arts and culture non-profit organizations in Hamilton County.…
ArtsWA CARES Act Relief Grants Funder: ArtsWA (via National Endowment for the Arts) Overview: Rapid-response funding provided to non-profit and fiscally sponsored arts groups and organizations facing…
ASF Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Angelman Syndrome Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The ASF Family Fund Grant, offered by the Angelman Syndrome…
ASOR: Membership Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) offers…