Hardship Grants

Last updated October 27, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,192 active hardship grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 41 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 467 list an award amount, with a median of $2,500.

Grants tracked: 1,192; from 900 funders
Median award: $2,500; middle half $1,000–$10K
Total listed funding: $27.8M; across 467 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 286; 24 with a published date

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Annual Grant Program - Community Enrichment United Way of Gloucester County · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of Gloucester County provides annual grant funding to eligible nonprofit organizations serving Gloucester County residents.	Not published	Varies
Charity Fund Assistance (Individual Grants) Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity Fund Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The CIADA Charity Fund provides direct assistance to individuals and families in Colorado who are facing financial hardship and need emergency or transitional support.	Rolling	Varies
CCAC Scholarship Program Clifton Cultural Arts Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $100 CCAC's scholarship program was designed to give everyone the opportunity to take classes at CCAC. Scholarships are offered each session, with funding based on availability and student need.	Not published	Up to $100
Winter Family Fund Grants Douglas County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Winter Family Fund Grants aim to support at-risk and vulnerable populations, focusing on children and families in Douglas, Franklin, and Johnson Counties in Kansas, as well as Taos County in New Mexico.	Not published	Varies
Student Emergency Fund Southwest Virginia Community College Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250 SWCC student emergency funding is dedicated to helping students with temporary, short-term financial assistance for unforeseen emergencies and catastrophic events.	Rolling	Up to $250
Preemie Family Assistance Fund Newborn Hope Incorporated · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K The Preemie Family Assistance Fund provides direct financial support to families of premature infants to help meet essential, non-covered, or underfunded needs related to a child's premature birth.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Kids’ Chance of America: Emergency Grant Program Kids’ Chance of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kids’ Chance of America: Emergency Grant Program aims to provide essential support to state organizations facing unexpected challenges in funding scholarships for children of injured workers.	Not published	Varies
C3F: Urgent Needs Fund Grant Charlevoix County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The C3F Urgent Needs Fund, established by the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life for residents by providing grants to support essential needs like food, shelter, and healthcare.	Not published	Varies
Long-Term Financial Assistance Masonic Home of Missouri · Foundation Rolling · Varies Helps eligible seniors remain in their current homes by providing monthly and one-time financial assistance.	Rolling	Varies
Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program provides emergency funding to Illinois tenants and landlords across the state who have pending eviction cases in court.	Not published	Up to $25K
CMCF Discretionary Fund Grant Central Montcalm Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Discretionary Fund (Central Montcalm Community Foundation, MI) is a quick-response fund used to meet unanticipated community needs that fall outside the Foundation's normal application periods or existing endowed-fund criteria.	Not published	Varies
AAFP Foundation: Physician Assistance Program Grant American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The AAFP Foundation's Physician Assistance Program provides crucial financial support to family physicians who have experienced uninsured losses due to natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $2K
COVID-19 Action Fund: Transitioning From COVID Grant Santa Clara County Realtors Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K As infection and death rates fell and vaccination increased, activities returned to pre-COVID normal. This transition created new challenges and costs for organizations and families who struggled during the pandemic.	Not published	$2K
Department of Labor Temporary & Emergency Housing Assistance Program for Farm Workers Florida Non-Profit Housing Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Helps migrant and seasonal farm workers with rent and utilities payments through temporary and emergency housing assistance. FNPH serves as an agent for the Department of Labor's program.	Rolling	Varies
Agape Fund Souderton Mennonite Homes · Foundation Not published · Varies Gifts to this fund are invested for the purpose of providing benevolent care to residents of Souderton Mennonite Homes who can no longer afford to pay the full cost of their care.	Not published	Varies
Educational Assistance Program - Kalamazoo County Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide support for books and tuition for qualified residents and help navigate financial aid to eliminate barriers to obtaining education.	Not published	Varies
Restore Hope Fund United Way of Greater Chattanooga · Foundation Not published · Varies Emergency financial assistance fund created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support individuals and households in the Greater Chattanooga area experiencing lost wages or other adverse circumstances due to the pandemic.	Not published	Varies
Flick Emergency Medical Grants Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $500 The Flick Emergency Medical Fund, established by Kevin and Mindy Flick, provides financial relief for families facing medical emergencies or crises.	Not published	$100 – $500
Patient Assistance Fund Foundation for the Advancement of Clinical TMS Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $2K To help remove barriers to TMS therapy access by providing financial assistance to patients for TMS-related expenses. FACTMS is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.	Rolling	$500 – $2K
CHRISTUS Health Associate Relief Fund Christus Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial assistance to CHRISTUS Health Associates who are experiencing personal short-term financial hardship due to a tragedy, disaster, or other extreme life events.	Not published	Varies
Helping Hand Referral Application (Law Enforcement/State Attorney Referral) Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Approved Referral Sources (As of February 2026): Primary Eligibility - Individuals/families who experienced sudden or destabilizing crisis through no fault of their own: Secondary Eligibility - May also consider: "Crisis Through No Fault…	Not published	Varies
Youth Sports- Sunflower Softball Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Sports- Sunflower Softball Fund, managed by the Greater Salina Community Foundation, aims to provide financial assistance to youth in Saline County, KS, who wish to participate in softball but face financial barriers.	Not published	Varies
Partnership For Caring Grant Maine Education Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Maine Education Association's Partnership for Caring program provides crucial support for local affiliates facing unexpected expenses.	Not published	Up to $2K
Josh Dubin Fellowship (JDF) Grant Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Josh Dubin Fellowship, launched in January 2022 by the Shawn Carter Foundation, is a seven-week paid program designed for five exceptional students interested in the legal field.	Not published	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 much money do hardship grants award?

Of the 1,192 hardship grants Grantable lists as of October 27, 2026, 467 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $2,500, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $10K. The largest is $4.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most hardship grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Healthwell Foundation (17), Entertainment Community Fund (13), Community in Action (8), Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc (7), and Begin Again Foundation (6). In all, 900 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are hardship grants due?

Of 1,192 grants listed, 286 accept applications on a rolling basis, 24 have a published upcoming deadline, 323 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 559 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 63% fall in October–December.

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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