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.
IATSE Local 700 Hardship Relief Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entertainment Community Fund Last Updated: August 16, 2025 Summary The IATSE Local 700 Hardship Relief Fund provides emergency…
IATSE Local 798 Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entertainment Community Fund Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The IATSE Local 798 Fund offers emergency financial assistance to performing…
Ida V. Holland Educational Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Ida V. Holland Educational Scholarship,…
IDHS Employment Barrier Reduction Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services Amount: US $3,000,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025…
IgA Nephropathy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Healthwell Foundation Amount: Up to US $9,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The IgA Nephropathy Fund, managed by the HealthWell Foundation,…
IGFF Grant - Employee Financial Hardship Program Funder: IG Family Foundation Inc (Atlanta, GA) Geographic Scope: United States (serves employees and contractors across multiple office locations)…
Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) Status: Currently Paused (as of July 1, 2024) Geographic Scope: Illinois state-wide (outside Cook County) Overview: The Illinois Court-Based…
Illinois Home Assistance Fund (ILHAF) - Mortgage Assistance Status: Active (program opened April 11, 2022) Overview: Illinois state program providing emergency mortgage assistance to homeowners…
Illinois Home Equity Assurance Program Status: Active; amended law takes effect January 2024 (pending board approval as of article date) Overview: Loan program for homeowners on Chicago's Northwest…
Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) Status: Program was reopened as of the date announced in the second article (2022-2023 timeframe). Based on the website content dated 2026-04-03, the…
ILSWA Hardship Award Organization: Illinois State Wireless Association (ILSWA) Geographic Scope: Illinois, US Purpose: The ILSWA Hardship Program was instituted to support individuals or families…
Immediacy Grants Overview: The Immediacy Grant Program provides direct financial support to families of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical workers who die or are critically…
Immediate Financial Need Grants Funder: Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale Overview: The Slifka Center offers grants to students in financial distress. These funds can be used to facilitate…
Immediate Needs Grant Funder: United Way of Amarillo & Canyon Focus: Emergency funding for unforeseen situations affecting service continuity. Eligibility - Nonprofits facing urgent, unexpected…
Immediate Response Action Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Womens Way Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Immediate Response Action Fund (IRAF) provides urgent…
Overview _NOTE: Currently open and reviewed on a quarterly basis._ We activate a respect-based grantmaking approach that prioritizes historically underfunded organizations in Massachusetts whose…
Immigrant Family Emergency Response (IFER) Fund Overview: A pooled fund providing direct financial assistance to immigrant families during times of crisis, including hardship due to immigration…
In-Person Retreat Scholarship Funder: Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. Geographic Scope: International with local chapters and retreat houses Overview: Contemplative Outreach matches scholarship amounts…
Individual Financial Assistance Funder: BeyGOOD Foundation Program Type: Financial Assistance for Individuals Geographic Scope: Available through select local churches in cities along the Black…
Individual Grant Program Organization: United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) Geographic Scope: National (United States) Target Population: Women and men currently managing breast cancer or within…