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	HFPG: Basic Human Needs Emergency Assistance Grants	Hartford Foundation for Public Giving	Rolling	$1K – $20K
State	Foreclosure Prevention & Outreach	Maryland Department of Labor	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Glen Miller Grants for Emergency Health Care Costs	Rochester Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gateway Disaster Relief Grant Program	Gateway Wellness Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Kennebec Savings Bank Catalyst Grant	Educare Central Maine	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Barrier Removal: Direct to Students Grant (MiLEAP)	West Shore Community College Foundation	Rolling	$34K
Foundation	Resident Support Fund	Columbia Vantage Point Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Response Fund	United Way of Chester County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NEPM Foundation Brain Cancer Family Support Grant	Nepm Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	$500 Grants to Farm Families Impacted by Covid-19	Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Kathy Seastedt "Dream On" Fund	Filling the Gap Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Devices & Technology Grant	Danny Did Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Crisis Relief Grants	The Dramatists Guild Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Patient Assistance Fund	Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust	Rolling	Up to $150
Foundation	Hope Scholarship	Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Reentry Support Fund	Last Prisoner Project	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Homeowner Assistance Fund	Western Maine Community Action Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)	United Way of 1000 Lakes	Rolling	$28K – $66K
Foundation	Gift of Life Grant Program	JJs Legacy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	RISE Family Grants	Child Neurology Education and Research Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	HC Freedom of Expression Fund	Humanitarian China	Rolling	$3.3M
Foundation	Brammer Family Fund	Columbine Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Feeding Families Fund: United We Eat	United Way of North Central New	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Federal Home Loan Bank's Equity Builder Program	All One Credit Union	Rolling	Up to $11K

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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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