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	Herreid Deer River Fund	Grand Rapids Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grand Foundation Emergency Grants	Columbine Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Help Our Neighbors Grant Program	Community Foundation of Anne Arundel Co	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Emergency Support Fund of the Shelby Foundation Grant	Shelby Ohio Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Housing Assistance	Community in Action	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IATSE Local 700 Hardship Relief Fund Grant	Entertainment Community Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	American Gold Star Manor Housing Assistance Grant	American Gold Star Mothers Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	GeneroCity COVID-19 Fund Grants	Chattanooga Christian Community	Rolling	$89K
Foundation	Area of Greatest Need (Annual Fund)	Lorain County Community College	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Prepared to Learn Program	North Platte Public Schools	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Francis Courtney Educational Fund Grant	Housing Pathways	Rolling	£500 - £1,500
Foundation	American Cancer Society Transportation and Lodging Grants	Essentia Health Moose Lake	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	AEF Hardship Grant	American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Distressed Horseman's Fund	North Carolina Horse Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Story County Affordable Housing Initiatives (Rental Assistance Program)	Story County Housing Trust	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarship Grant	North Carolina Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Rochelle Area Community Foundation Grants	Rochelle Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hope Repair Grant	Berkeley Electric Cooperative Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WindWalkers Scholarships	Windwalkers Equine Assisted Learning And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Art Center Scholarships (Need-Based Tuition Assistance)	Western Colo Center for the Arts Endowment Fnd Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SPIN Foundation Assistance Program	Single Parent in Need Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Assistance Program	Monterey Peninsula College Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Individual Financial Assistance	Beygood Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Afghan Welcome Fund	Young Professionals in Foreignpolicy	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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