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.
N.E.E.D. Funding Grant Overview: Financial support for families requiring immediate assistance on their autism journey. Geographic Scope: Service area includes counties around Charlotte, Raleigh, and…
National Community Action Personal Achievement Award Purpose: Recognizes individuals who have changed their lives, embody Community Action's spirit of hope, and are now working to make America a…
National Emergency Fund Geographic Scope: United States and beyond Overview: Created in response to Hurricane Hugo in 1989, the National Emergency Fund provides direct financial assistance to…
National Emergency Grants for Dancers (Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grant) Overview: One-time emergency grants for dancers anywhere in the US in dire financial emergency. Geographic Scope: United…
Native Forward Student Relief Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Overview Native Forward awards are allocated based on the…
Nebraska Trucking Cares Fund - General Hardship Assistance Funder: Nebraska Trucking Foundation Inc (IRS 501(c)(3) organization) Geographic Scope: Nebraska residents only Purpose: Provide financial…
Nebraska Trucking Heroes Stipend Funder: Nebraska Trucking Foundation Inc (through Nebraska Trucking Cares Fund) Geographic Scope: Western Nebraska (wildfire relief areas) Purpose: Support truckers,…
Needs Based Scholarship Funder: Weehawken Creative Arts Geographic Scope: Ridgway, CO area Purpose: To support individuals who demonstrate interest in visual, performing, or literary arts but are…
Neighbor 2 Neighbor (N2N) Fund - The Madison Foundation Purpose: Civic, social, educational, and cultural nonprofit organization that helps maintain and enhance the quality of life for Madison…
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Neighbor-to-Neighbor Grant provides…
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund Purpose: A permanent, community-powered resource that delivers fast, stabilizing support to people and organizations across the Triangle when unexpected needs arise.…
NEPM Foundation Brain Cancer Family Support Grant Funder: NEPM Foundation, Inc. (NY, US) Mission: In honor of Nancy Phlegar's spirit and fight against brain cancer, the NEPM Foundation is dedicated…
Never Give Up, Never Back Down – Richard K. Urey Memorial Fund Addiction Recovery Grant Purpose: Supports individuals desiring to stay at an Oxford House property for addiction recovery. Geographic…
New World Fund of the Berkshires Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The New World Fund of the…
New York State Folklore COVID-19 Relief Fund Status: One-time emergency relief program (initiated May 2020) Geographic Scope: New York State Funder: New York Folklore, with support from William G.…
Newark Arts Community Grant (NACG) Funder: Newark Arts Council (made possible through New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation) Geographic Scope: Newark, New…
Newark Arts Renewal Grant Funder: Newark Arts Council (made possible via funding from the New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery/Renewal Fund) Geographic Scope: Newark, New Jersey Contact:…
Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Newburyport Society for the…
NGAT Relief Fund Program Overview: Provides temporary, emergency financial assistance to currently serving and former members of the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) and Texas Air National Guard…
NHCHF Emergency Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The NHCHF Emergency Funding program…