Limb-Risk Care Package Overview: Part of the Limb Preservation Foundation's Patient Assistance Program. Note: Limited details available in provided documentation. Mentioned as a program within the…
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.
Linda's Fund Overview: Financial assistance program established in October 2008 in memory of Linda (Ren) Bainter to support women diagnosed with breast cancer and their families. Background: Created…
Lions Individual Grant Application Overview: The Downtown San Diego Lions Club provides limited individual grant support through its Welfare Foundation for individuals with specific needs. Geographic…
Pilot program to help low-income householders repair, replace or decommission failing septic systems. Twelve households will be awarded statewide (four from each of three regions) on a first-come,…
Living Branches Benevolent Care Fund Overview: Gifts to this fund are invested for the purpose of providing benevolent care to residents of Living Branches who can no longer afford to pay the full…
Lizzy Devlin Scholarship Fund Established: 2019 Background: Elizabeth Rose Devlin ("Lizzy") passed away on April 16, 2016 from Substance Use Disorder at the age of 23. In response, Lizzy's family…
Loan Relief and Financial Counseling for Federal Employees Status: Active as of document date (2026) Geographic Scope: Hawaiʻi statewide Background: Joint effort between Hawaiʻi Community Lending and…
Local 280 Brotherhood Fund Overview: The Brotherhood Program exists to help members through difficult times, including illness, loss of income, rehab, or the tragedy of losing a loved one. The…
Local Community Development Initiative (LCDI) Program Overview: The LCDI Program is an Amalfi Foundation Initiative which takes a proactive and individualized approach to philanthropy focused on…
Local Emergency Fuel Funds Program Name: Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund (ECU SHARE) Overview: Monies are provided by local donations and grants to assist households with 50 gallons of fuel…
Local Funding- Holmberg Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Holmberg Foundation Grant…
Long-Term Financial Assistance Overview: Helps eligible seniors remain in their current homes by providing monthly and one-time financial assistance. Eligibility - Missouri Master Masons - Wives of…
Look. Foundation Grant Program Funder: Look. Foundation, Inc. (Massachusetts, US) Contact: grants@lookfoundation.org | 50 Cole Parkway, Suite 32, Scituate, MA 02066 EIN: 81-4926490 Website:…
Looking Out Foundation Award Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Application Deadlines: - Rolling deadlines - 2026-02-01 (passed) - 2026-08-01 (next upcoming) - Important: Cannot submit more than once per…
Looking Out Foundation Funds Award Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Deadline: Rolling deadlines; February 1st and August 1st each year Restrictions: Cannot submit more than once per 12-month period
Lotus Scholarship Overview: The Lotus Scholarship program supports academically outstanding students with financial hardship. The scholarship was established by Living Buddha Lian Sheng, founder of…
Love Remains Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Love Remains Scholarship, founded by Shelie Bravo-Williams through…
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Program Type: Energy assistance for low-income households Geographic Scope: Available in the following Florida counties only: Collier, Glades,…
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Block Grant This program is to assist households with low incomes, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of…
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Subsidy Component Program Type: Home heating assistance Geographic Scope: All 120 Kentucky counties Overview: The Subsidy Component is designed to…
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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