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	HEERF Funding for Students - CRRSAA	Southwest Virginia Community College	Rolling	$250 – $420
Foundation	Resilience and Recovery Fund	Tulsa Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	St. Catherine of Alexandria Scholarship Grant	Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arkansas Community Foundation COVID-19 Family Relief Fund	Fayetteville Public Education	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Leave Your Mark Grant	International Medical Group Inc.	Rolling	$1K – $4K
Foundation	Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)	Multi-Ethnic Business Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Action Fund: Non-Profit Emergency Grant	Santa Clara County Realtors	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Richmond Christmas Mother Fund Grant	United Way Of Greater Richmond & Petersburg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Individual/Family Funding	Community Closet Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Artist Fund (COVID-19 Disaster Recovery)	Arts Council Napa Valley	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Suburban Cook County Survivor Cash Assistance	The Network Advocating Against Domestic	Rolling	$1K
State	Public Assistance to Adults	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship	Volunteers of America of Oregon Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Weaving the Safety Net	Heart of Indiana United Way Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Never Give Up, Never Back Down – Richard K. Urey Memorial Fund Addiction Recovery Grant	The Community's Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mardag Foundation: Community Emergency Grant Program	Mardag Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $20K
Foundation	Smoky Valley Cares Fund – Life Saving Screenings	Lindsborg Community Hospital Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grant Applications	Kta Funding Hope Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bollinger Foundation Grant	The Bollinger Foundation	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	YMCA of San Diego County Financial Aid Program Grant	Ymca of San Diego County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	YMCA of Greater Cleveland Scholarship Program Grant	YMCA of Greater Cleveland	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Child Passenger Safety Education and Assistance Program Grant	Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR)	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students	Lurleen B Wallace Community College Foundation	Rolling	$550 – $2K
Foundation	Financial Assistance Program	Kosair Charities Committee 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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