Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 1,170 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
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…
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)…
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…
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…
OMEF Scholarship Fund Funder: Oregon Medical Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Oregon Purpose: Financial hardship relief for Medical and Physician Assistant students Focus Areas: - Food…
OMH Employee HOPE Program Name: HOPE stands for Helping Our People Every day Overview: A newly formed program established to help employees when they are in a time of need. Program Details: - Initial…
One Hope Fund Motto: Patriae Multae Spes Una - One Hope of Many People Overview: The One Hope Fund is an impact program developed by the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation to serve all sisters during every…
One Hope Fund Motto: Patriae Multae Spes Una (One Hope of Many People) Overview: The One Hope Fund is an impact program developed by the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation to serve all sisters during every…
Online Course Scholarship Funder: Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. Geographic Scope: International Overview: Due to the generosity of donors, Contemplative Outreach offers partial scholarships toward…
Operation Round Up (ORU) - Individual Grants Funder: Berkeley Electric Cooperative Trust Geographic Scope: Berkeley Electric Cooperative service territory (Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester…
Opportunity for Youth Fund Overview: This fund helps provide financial assistance to young people whose families' financial means do not allow them to pay for activities for which the young person…
Opportunity Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Illinois Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Central Illinois offers…
Oshkosh COVID-19 Relief Fund Status: Established in 2020; appears to be closed or inactive as of current date Funder: Collaborative effort of Oshkosh Area United Way and Oshkosh Area Community…
Other Grants- Sgt. David J. Smith Veterans Relief Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: July 27, 2025…
Otto P. Berdach Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Otto P. Berdach Trust Amount: Approximately US $5,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Berdach Trust Grant, established by Otto P.…
OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime. This opportunity supports the development, expansion, and…
PACF: Special and Urgent Needs (SUN) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The PACF: Special and Urgent…
Parachute Project Status: Active funding initiative Geographic Scope: University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital Focus Areas: Supporting families in financial hardship Purpose: The Parachute…
Parent Support Fund Overview: The Parent Support Fund provides direct monetary support to Black and marginalized parents who are living with mental health conditions or supporting children living…
Partnership For Caring Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Education Association Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Maine Education Association's Partnership for…
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.
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.
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.