Hardship Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 1,164 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Flick Emergency Medical Grants	Community Foundation of Bloomington	Rolling	$100 – $500
Foundation	Patient Assistance Fund	Foundation for the Advancement of Clinical Tms Inc	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	CHRISTUS Health Associate Relief Fund	Christus Health Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Helping Hand Referral Application (Law Enforcement/State Attorney Referral)	Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Sports- Sunflower Softball Fund Grant	Greater Salina Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Partnership For Caring Grant	Maine Education Association	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Josh Dubin Fellowship (JDF) Grant	Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PEMF Pandemic Grant Program	Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Financial and Social Assistance	Swiss Benevolent Society of Phila	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ready2Work Award	The Amazing X Charitable Trust	Rolling	$250
Foundation	Linda's Fund	McDonough District Hospital	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Virginia Natural Gas Charitable Giving: Bill Payment Assistance Grant	Virginia Natural Gas	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	R2Arts: Emergency Relief Grant	Region 2 Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Acts Samaritan Fund	Acts Legacy Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Emergency Assistance to Families with Children	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Musician Health & Services Program Grant	The Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Perpetual Benevolent Fund Grants	Perpetual Benevolent Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Employee Emergency Fund	The Corvallis Clinic Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	No One Left Behind Loan Program - Personal Emergency Loan	No One Left Behind	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Reno Firefighters Local 731 Benevolent Fund	Reno Firefighters Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Huron Community Foundation Grant	South Dakota Community Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Oshkosh COVID-19 Relief Fund	Oshkosh Area United Way Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tailored for Troops Grant Program	Disabled Veterans National Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	KuuKuupa In Memoriam Endowed Fund Grant	Native Forward Scholars Fund	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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