Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 1,170 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Individual Player Scholarships Funder: Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation (CYTF) Geographic Scope: Colorado (statewide) Purpose: Special need scholarships to youth who need financial assistance to…
Individual Plot Grant Hoop House Project Funder: One Town at a Time / Wrightwood Community Garden Geographic Scope: Wrightwood area Eligibility: - Must be a current member of the Wrightwood Community…
Individual Student Grant Assistance Purpose: Assistance for students in difficult circumstances that prevent them from participating in valuable educational experiences with peers. Geographic Scope:…
Individual/Family Funding Funder: Community Closet Inc (Livingston, MT) Geographic Scope: Park County, Montana Overview: The Community Closet provides funding assistance to individual residents of…
Individuals & Households Program (Other Needs Assistance) FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by a…
Industry Relief Fund (IRF) Funder: Delaware Restaurant Association through Delaware Restaurant Foundation (DRF) Geographic Scope: Delaware Purpose: Provides immediate emergency financial assistance…
Interlace Grant Fund: Emergency Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Interlace Grant Fund offers…
Iowa 4-H Financial Assistance Geographic Scope: Iowa Eligibility: - Any youth who can participate in Iowa State University Extension or 4-H Youth Development programs - Applies to youth registered as…
IPCF Emergency Grants Funder: Independent Presbyterian Church Foundation (IPCF), funded by the Orlean and Ralph W. Beeson Fund and Felix C. Yarboro Community Ministries Fund Geographic Scope:…
Iredell County COVID-19 Response Fund Funder: United Way of Iredell County, in partnership with United Way of Central Carolinas and Iredell County Community Foundation (affiliate of Foundation For…
Irene D. Cunningham Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Irene D. Cunningham Trust Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Irene D. Cunningham Trust Grant supports…
Itasca Area Cancer Crisis Fund Availability: Applications accepted year-round Purpose Provide small crisis grants to families and individuals dealing with cancer in the Greater Itasca Area. Service…
Itty Bitty Mini Guaranteed Income Program Status: Active pilot program (3-year duration) Geographic Scope: New York City Focus Areas: Guaranteed income and financial stability for indie theater…
IU & You Hardship Assistance Fund Purpose: Provide support to current CSIU students/families and current CSIU employees when experiencing hardship. Eligibility: - Current CSIU (Colonial School…
IWMF Travel & Lodging (T&L) Assistance Program Funder: International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) in partnership with The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Program…
J. C. & L. A. Duke Employees' Assistance Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the J. C. & L. A. This…
James A. & Marcella M. Tobin Room Fund Geographic Scope: McPherson County, KS Eligibility: Individuals who must travel for medical care Award Amount: Up to $500 Funding Purpose: Reimbursement for…
Overview Our History Since 1995, the SouthCoast Community Foundation has given rise to philanthropic giving across the SouthCoast region. In its first year of operation, the SouthCoast Community…
James Freeborn Memorial Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The James Freeborn Memorial scholarship at Montana State University supports…
Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund (MPF) Overview: The Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund moves resources rapidly and securely to protect frontline organizers facing immediate…
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.
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.
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.