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	Nurses House Inc. Grant Program	Nurses House Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Newark Arts Renewal Grant	Newark Arts Council	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Health & Human Services: Basic Human Needs	Farmington Bank Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Shooting Star Scholarship - Fraser	The Shooting Star Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Will County COVID-19 Response Fund	United Way of Will County	Rolling	$100K – $750K
Foundation	WKCF: Urgent Needs Fund Grants	Western Kansas Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Emergency Action Fund	United Way of North Central New	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Student and Employee Crisis Fund	Chandler Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Regional Response Fund	Aspen Community Foundation	Rolling	$4.5M
Foundation	COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley	Community Foundation of Western	Rolling	$90K – $725K
Foundation	Ewi Bobbi Sims Scholarship Grant	Coastal Bend Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AAPL Disaster Relief Grants	American Association of Professional Landmen Inc	Rolling	$600K
Foundation	Cape Cod Resilience Fund	Hyannis Main Street Business	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Community Impact Grants	United Way of Harrisonburg And	Rolling	$90K
Foundation	Zakat Fund	Islamic Society of Central Virginia	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Grants to Survivors (Individual Grants)	Travis Roy Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	CFDRR: Agency Emergency Fund Grant	The Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Up to $25K
State	Maryland Energy Assistant Program (MEAP)	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Schuyler Health Foundation Emergency Financial Assistance Fund for Women with Cancer	Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Federation's Hebrew Interest-free Loan Program	Jewish Federation of Central New	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Emergency Grants	Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Raising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund	National Council for Community	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Faribault Area Hospice Foundation Individual Financial Assistance Grant	Faribault Area Hospice Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Carl Frazier Fund for Economic Relief	Granville Community 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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