Nicor Gas · Rolling / Open Foundation
Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Basic Human Needs and Energy Assistance Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicor Gas Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary Nicor Gas offers the Pillar Grants…
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.
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ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: Applicants will be asked to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) ONLY. Fund Advisors will review LOI’s in the winter of 2022 – 2023 and expect to invite a narrowed field to participate…
Varies
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) was founded in 1979. More than thirty-five years and 1,100 funds later, we have made enormous progress in solving problems in communities across…
COMMUNITY LOAN FUND OF NEW JERSEY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: NJCC will aim to process Garden State Relief Fund applications within 10-21 business days._ Relief and Recovery for Small Businesses & Nonprofits The Garden State Relief Fund is…
NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
NMCF: Vecino - Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Community Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Vecino – Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund, managed…
No One Left Behind · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Personal Emergency Loan Overview: No-interest emergency loan designed to provide immediate financial relief to Afghan and Iraqi SIV recipients facing unexpected challenges during their resettlement…
Northern Oklahoma College · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
NOC CARES Emergency Relief Fund Status: Established May 2020 (COVID-19 pandemic response) Geographic Scope: Northern Oklahoma College campuses (Tonkawa, Enid, Stillwater) Focus Areas: Emergency…
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WEEHAWKEN CREATIVE ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Nominated Scholarship Funder: Weehawken Creative Arts Geographic Scope: Ridgway, CO area Purpose: To support individuals who demonstrate interest in visual, performing, or literary arts and, due to…
$100,000 matching funds (matching completed; distribution ongoing)
CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Nonprofit Employee Assistance Program Overview: Emergency relief program providing financial assistance to nonprofit employees who suffered losses from Hurricane Ian. Program Details: - Launched:…
$500 per recipient
RURAL EDUCATION ACTION PROJECT · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Northeast BIPOC Farmer Relief Fund Status: This fund closed in August 2020 (deadline was August 10, 2020). The information is historical. Overview: Emergency relief funding for Black, Indigenous, and…
$1,500 per artist; $50,000 total for organizations
NATIONAL PERFORMANCE NETWORK INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
NPN COVID-19 Artist Relief Fund: A Trust-Based Model Program Type: Emergency relief funding for artists and cultural organizations Geographic Scope: Louisiana (local focus) Funding Period: 2020 Total…
NURSES HOUSE INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Nurses House Inc. Grant Program Organization: Nurses House Inc. (NY, US) Website: nurseshouse.org Contact Information: - Address: 22 Century Hill Dr, Suite 101, Latham, NY 12110 - Phone: 518-240-8008…
WHITLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Rolling Foundation
Nyah's Angels Fund Overview: An endowment fund established to assist single mothers from Whitley County who have experienced the loss of a baby due to stillborn birth and face financial burden of…
$5,000 per award (3 awards available)
OHIO CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
OCUF Student Loan Forgiveness Grant Funder: Ohio Credit Union Foundation (OCUF) Geographic Scope: Ohio Program Type: Student Loan Assistance Grant Overview: The Ohio Credit Union Foundation awards…
Up to $10,000
ACADEMY OF OSSEOINTEGRATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
OF Charitable Grant Program Funder: Osseointegration Foundation Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per grant Purpose: Provides financial assistance to improve the quality of life for patients diagnosed with…
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OGDEN CODMAN TR UWO DOROTHY SFM CODMAN · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ogden Codman Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ogden Codman Trust Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Ogden Codman Trust Grant provides crucial financial support to organizations serving…
ASSOCIATION OF OHIO COMMODORES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund Organization: The Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit organization certified by the Ohio Attorney General as a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)…
COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ohio Green Beret Support Group Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Ohio Green Beret Support Group…
ALLIANCE 2005 · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Okanogan County Small Business Emergency Grant Program Status: Past program (COVID-19 pandemic relief, 2020) Geographic Scope: Okanogan County, Washington Focus Areas: - Small business relief and…
$250 - $1,000
OREGON MEDICAL EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
OMEF Scholarship Fund Funder: Oregon Medical Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Oregon Purpose: Financial hardship relief for Medical and Physician Assistant students Focus Areas: - Food…
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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