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	Needs Based Scholarship	Weehawken Creative Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Resilience Grants	Evanston Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Randolph County Hope Fund	United Way of East Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant	Los Alamos Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Grant	United Way of Cumberland County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Patient Advocate Foundation - Pediatric Cancer Patient Grants	Mias Miracles Foundation Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Women Helping Women Award	Soroptimist International of Anacortes	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Neighbor 2 Neighbor (N2N) Fund	The Madison Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Annual Grant Program - Community Enrichment	United Way of Gloucester County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charity Fund Assistance (Individual Grants)	Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CCAC Scholarship Program	Clifton Cultural Arts Center	Rolling	Up to $100
Foundation	Winter Family Fund Grants	Douglas County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Student Emergency Fund	Southwest Virginia Community College	Rolling	Up to $250
Foundation	Preemie Family Assistance Fund	Newborn Hope Incorporated	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Kids’ Chance of America: Emergency Grant Program	Kids’ Chance of America	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	C3F: Urgent Needs Fund Grant	Charlevoix County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Long-Term Financial Assistance	Masonic Home of Missouri	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP)	Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	AAFP Foundation: Physician Assistance Program Grant	American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	COVID-19 Action Fund: Transitioning From COVID Grant	Santa Clara County Realtors	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Department of Labor Temporary & Emergency Housing Assistance Program for Farm Workers	Florida Non-profit Housing Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Agape Fund	Souderton Mennonite Homes	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Educational Assistance Program - Kalamazoo County	Community Action Agency of South Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Restore Hope Fund	United Way of Greater Chattanooga	Rolling	Varies

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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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