Hardship Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 1,164 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	Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program	Baywood Apartments Inc	Rolling	$96K – $100K
Foundation	Lancaster Cares COVID-19 Response Fund	Lancaster County Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant	United Way of Franklin County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Collegian Grants	Pi Beta Phi Fraternity California Theta	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dolores Hope Financial Assistance Initiative Grant	The Lpga Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Relief Fund	Duncan Regional Hospital Health Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Immediacy Grants	Families Behind the Badge Children's	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Mother Teresa Endowment Fund	Catholic Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Coronavirus Support Fund	New Hampshire Women's	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HELPS Program Microgrant	Student Freedom Initiative Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	National Community Action Personal Achievement Award	Community Action Partnership	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	DGF Crisis Relief Grants	The Dramatists Guild Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Jett Giving Fund - Emergency Fund	Jett Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hui Waiwai	Hawaii Community Lending	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nonprofit Employee Assistance Program	Charitable Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	YMCA Financial Stability Fund	Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lexington Emergency Fund	Lutheran Family Services of Ne Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Harold E. and Imogene L. Caine Memorial Fund Grants	Henry County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OF Charitable Grant Program	Academy of Osseointegration	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Wellfleet Shellfish Harvester Relief Fund	Lower Cape Outreach Councilinc	Rolling	$600 – $900
Foundation	Interlace Grant Fund: Emergency Grants	The Andy Warhol Foundation for The	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Fuel Assistance Grants (Native American Tribes)	Citizens Energy Corporation	Rolling	$200K
Foundation	Tracy Family Fund	Northwest Ct Community Foundation Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charlie's Fund for Children	South Madison Community Foundation Inc	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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