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	United Way of Greater St. Louis Targeted Funding Grant	United Way of Greater St Louis Inc	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Kids' Chance of New Jersey Scholarship Grant	Kids Chance of New Jersey	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Toby Wright Memorial Scholarship (a Kids' Chance Associate) Grant	Kids’ Chance of New Mexico	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FANS Funds Grant	The Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Emergency Assistance Program	Grow South Dakota	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Pet Fund	Chaffee County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFMV Emergency Grants	Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Montague Myers Scholarship Grant	Kalamazoo Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Veteran's Support Fund	Grand Rapids Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Campership Grant	Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Cell Phones For Soldiers Mobile	Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc	Rolling	$0 (Free smartphone + 1 year unlimited service)
Foundation	Wildfire Disaster Relief	Colorado Association of Realtors	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Dental Assistance Program	Viking Charities Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	American Guild of Musical Artists Relief Fund Grant	Entertainment Community Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Fund Lifeline Loan (LHOME)	The Housing Partnership Inc	Rolling	$500 – $25K
State	Welfare Avoidance Grant	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Student Emergency Fund	Norwalk Community College Foundation Inc	Rolling	$216K
Foundation	Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Fund Grant	Healthwell Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Hospitality Relief Fund	Jupiter Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wildhorse Foundation: Rapid Response Grant	Wildhorse Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	PSU-AAUP Family Friendly Fund	Portland St Univ Chapter of Aaup	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kyle and Samantha Busch Bundle of Joy Fund	The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle	Rolling	$15K – $100K
Foundation	Wilmington Strong Fund	Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Community Health Aide Emergency Fund Grant	Bethel Community Services	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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