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	Serving of Hope Fund	Northern Montana Health Care Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Foundation for McHenry County: Emergency Grants	The Community Foundation For	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ECC Foundation Emergency Student Relief Fund	Elgin Community College Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Monroe County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)	Pocono Mountains United Way	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New York State Folklore COVID-19 Relief Fund	New York Folklore Society Inc	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Mac's Toy Fund Grant	Beckley Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Veterans Trust Fund	Department of Veterans & Military Families	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Southern Equality Fund - Trans Youth Emergency Project (TYEP)	Campaign For Southern Equality	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Student Support (ARC - Advocacy and Resource Center)	Lorain County Community College	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Critical Needs Grants	Scranton Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Clara Abbott Disaster Assistance	Abbott Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Priority Participants Enhanced Funding	Community Office for Resource Efficiency	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Reverse Mortgage Benefit	Community in Action	Rolling	Up to $40K
State	Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance	Small Business Administration	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cash for Health Equity	4-ct Corp	Rolling	$400
Foundation	Wisconsin Burn Survivor Scholarship	Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Fishin' for a Cure Hope Fund	Fishin for a Cure	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Crisis Fund Grant	Chase Hawks Memorial Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Experience Support Fund (YES Fund)	Bainbridge Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Equine Safety Net Grant Program	North Carolina Horse Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Grants	Lakeshore Technical College	Rolling	Varies
State	Negative Economic Impact (SLFRF)	Governor's Office of Planning and Budget	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jones Family Scholarship Grant	Columbus Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	DCCF: Emergency Grants	Dekalb County Community Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $2K

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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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