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	Special Circumstances Scholarship - Students with Cancelled Financial Aid	Kennebec Valley Community College	Rolling	$75 – $750
Foundation	Wayne County Cares Fund	Vigran Family Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CSRA COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund	The Community Foundation for the Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women Grant	Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PATCH Program (Providing Assistance To Community Homeowners)	Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Birdies4Brains Grant Program	Birdies 4 Brains Mn Inc	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Helping Hands Fund	Gateway Community College	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Patient Assistance Programs	Salem Health Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Highgate Charitable Foundation Associate Relief Fund	Highgate Charitable Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Helping Hands Emergency Grants	Anaheim Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grief Counseling and Emergency Assistance	American Federation of Police And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Grant and Program Assistance (SBGPA)	Greater Manchester Chamber Of	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Hospice Giving Financial Assistance	Northeast Wyoming Community Health	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Help Your Neighbor Fund	Community Foundation of Harfor	Rolling	$250 – $1K
Foundation	DELCO Child Care COVID Support	Child Care Professionals Network	Rolling	$40
Foundation	Eastside Arts Initiative Artist Relief Fund	La Plaza De Cultura Y Artes	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	OCUF Student Loan Forgiveness Grant	Ohio Credit Union Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	ALX B2B Grant Program	Alexandria Economic Development	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) Program	Miami Valley Community Action	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Sharing Fund Grant	Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Nebraska Trucking Cares Fund - General Hardship Assistance	Nebraska Trucking Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	William and Elizabeth Robinson Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Ncw	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Scholarship - Organ Donation/Transplantation Experience	Transplant Alliance Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kids' Chance of New Mexico Scholarship Grant	Kids' Chance of New Mexico	Rolling	$500 – $5K

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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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