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.
PBA COVID-19 Relief Fund Funder: Professional Beauty Association Award Amount: Varies (not specified; intended to help with bills, food, supplies) Geographic Scope: United States and Canada…
PCMA Industry Relief Fund Funder: PCMA Foundation Background: When the need arises, PCMA mobilizes to help through this Industry Relief Fund. The Fund provides emergency assistance to events…
Pearl Dimick Fund Funder: The Lyme Foundation Inc (NH, US) Geographic Scope: Lyme, New Hampshire Purpose Provides emergency financial assistance to Lyme residents, including: - Heating assistance -…
Pediatric Cancer Family Program Grants Funder: Kids Join The Fight (KJTF) Mission: To ensure children battling childhood cancer have the financial assistance needed for travel, lodging, meals,…
PEMF Pandemic Grant Program Funder: Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation (PEMF) Launch Date: April 6, 2020 Geographic Scope: Western Pennsylvania (10 counties, 59 different EMS services funded to…
PEMV: Emergency Response Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marthas Vineyard Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The PEMV Emergency Response Fund Grants, established in…
Pennsylvania Optometric Emergency Assistance Program (POEAP) Status: Program expanded as of May 6, 2020 Geographic Scope: New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania Focus Areas: Emergency business assistance…
Penny Jar Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Penny Jar Fund, established by Dorothy Lehman Hoerr, provides essential…
Perpetual Benevolent Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Perpetual Benevolent Fund Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Perpetual Benevolent Fund Grants provide crucial financial assistance to…
Peyronie's Disease Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Healthwell Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,600 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Peyronie's Disease Fund, managed by the HealthWell…
Phoenix CARES Act Status: Currently closed to new applications (application limit reached as of extraction date) Geographic Scope: City of Phoenix residents only Focus Areas: - Utility bill…
Physicians Aid Association Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Physicians Aid Association Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Physicians Aid Association Grant provides essential financial support to…
Pierce County Foreclosure Prevention Mortgage Assistance Program Funder: Washington State Housing Finance Commission and Pierce County Human Services Status: Closed to new applications ("We are no…
Pinetop Assistance League (PAL) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pinetop Perkins Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Pinetop Assistance League (PAL) Grant provides…
Piqua Emergency Response Fund Funder: Piqua Community Foundation Established: April 2020 Geographic Scope: Piqua, Ohio Contact: Michelle Perry, Executive Director,…
PKD-Free Babies Funding Grant Amount: Up to $3,000 for PGT-M only; Up to $9,000 for combined PGT-M and IVF. Ranges from $3,000 - $9,000 on a case-by-case basis. Purpose: Cover uninsured costs of…
PLAN of CT Charitable Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: PLAN of Connecticut Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The PLAN of CT Charitable Trust Grants provide essential, one-time assistance for…
Play It Forward Overview: Financial assistance program that helps local residents participate in Raleigh's exercise, recreation, and sports programs by removing financial barriers. Focus Areas: -…
PLK Fund Geographic Scope: Northwest Connecticut Focus Areas: - Basic needs/social services Recent Grant Examples: - Riverton Theatre and Riverton Congregational Church: support for critical needs…
PNM Pueblo Relief Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Overview Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial aid…
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.