Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 1,170 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Pastors Assistance Fund Overview: A private fund administered by the Lutheran Social Services of Southern California Foundation designed to provide financial assistance to Lutheran pastors and their…
Pat Gainey Student Award Overview: The Pat Gainey Student Award is given annually by the NCHSAA through a private donation from Pat Gainey's daughter, Berry Jo Gainey Shoen. The scholarship…
PATCH Program Overview Program Name: PATCH (Providing Assistance To Community Homeowners) Status: Active - available as long as funding source is available Geographic Scope: Linn County, Iowa…
Path to Relief Fund Status: Pilot program (application period was December 1-10, 2025; applications may close early if demand surges) Purpose: Provides relief for families navigating the challenges…
Patient Advocate Foundation - Pediatric Cancer Patient Grants Overview: Through an alliance with Patient Advocate Foundation, Mia's Miracles partners to provide one-time $2,000 grants for pediatric…
Patient Assistance Fund Organization: HAVE A HEART SAVE A HEART Geographic Scope: CA, US Status: More information coming soon EIN: 47-2643854 This fund appears to be in development with additional…
Patient Assistance Fund Overview: The Patient Assistance Fund is dedicated to supporting families with financial support due to complications related to congenital heart disease (CHD). Funding…
Patient Assistance Fund Funder: Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust (IBCAT) Status: Currently Open to Residents of Indiana Overview: IBCAT provides limited financial assistance to Hoosiers…
Patient Assistance Fund Funder: Foundation for the Advancement of Clinical TMS (FACTMS) Purpose: To help remove barriers to TMS therapy access by providing financial assistance to patients for…
Patient Assistance Fund Overview: Baptist Health Foundation recognizes a gap between what vulnerable patients need and what they can afford to regain their health. Created in 2016, the Patient…
Patient Assistance Fund Geographic Scope: UPMC Passavant Hospital and community (North Hills Pittsburgh, PA area) Overview: The Patient Assistance Fund helps those with expenses associated with…
Patient Assistance Grant Application Funder: Enhabit Cares (fka Encompass Cares) Geographic Scope: Texas, US Website: encompasscares.org Overview A grant program for patient assistance. Limited…
Patient Assistance Grant Program Funder: The FamilieSCN2A Foundation Inc (PA, US) Purpose: The FamilieSCN2A Foundation sets aside a limited amount of funds each year to offer small grants to patients…
Patient Assistance Programs Geographic Scope: Marion and Polk Counties, Oregon Overview: Salem Health Foundation provides various patient assistance programs to help individuals access healthcare…
Patient Logistics Grants Overview: This program targets patients whose families could never make it to the hospital for treatment without additional financial support. Geographic Scope: Low- and…
Patient Relief Fund Focus Area: Patient assistance and family support Overview: The Patient Relief Fund helps ensure that all patients and their families at Montefiore Nyack Hospital have access to…
Paul Silver Enrichment Award Overview: The Paul Silver Enrichment Award was created in memory of Paul Silver, an Alport syndrome patient and film and music editor. The award was established to…
PAWS Fund Emergency Assistance Grant Funder: Prince William Humane Society (Homeless Animals Support Network) Geographic Scope: Virginia Purpose: To save lives and assist in crisis situations…
Pay-it-Forward/Sunshine Grant Purpose: Provides funding to individuals who have un-funded health-related expenses as a result of a catastrophic injury or event (e.g., house fire). Focus Areas:…
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Funder: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) / U.S. Department of the Treasury Overview: Forgivable loan program created under the CARES Act to support small…
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.