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.
Quality of Life (QOL) Grants Program Status: Active since spring 2022 Geographic Scope: New England residents Focus Areas: - Equipment and modifications for individuals with traumatic spinal cord…
Queer Texas Crisis Fund (QTCF) Status: Historical program (campaign ran through August 31, 2020) Geographic Scope: Texas statewide Focus Areas: - Emergency relief to LGBTQ+ communities in response to…
Queer Texas Crisis Fund Status: Historical program (2020) Funder: Equality Texas and Texas Pride Impact Funds partnership Geographic Scope: Texas statewide Focus Areas: - Emergency relief to LGBTQ+…
R2Arts: Emergency Relief Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Region 2 Arts Council Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The R2Arts Emergency Relief Grant provides crucial support to…
Raising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund Funder: NY Empire State Development, implemented by National Development Council (NDC) Geographic Scope: New York State Program Purpose: Grant program to…
Randolph County Hope Fund Funder: United Way of East Central Alabama Geographic Scope: Randolph County, Alabama Purpose: Emergency assistance program providing financial support to individuals and…
Random Acts Support Network - Individual Acts Funding Status: Active Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: Individual acts of kindness including but not limited to: - Food insecurity and meals for…
Rapid Response Fund Overview: Special grant opportunity supporting Ottawa County nonprofits experiencing special needs or increased demand for services. Focus Areas: - Social services (primary…
Rapid Response Fund Geographic Scope: U.S. Virgin Islands (all islands) Overview: CFVI provides grants to families faced with unexpected financial emergencies. These grants are intended to assist…
Rapid Response Grant Program Funder: Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County (CFMJC), Disaster Relief Fund Geographic Scope: Jefferson County, Indiana Program Overview: Emergency grant…
Rapid Response Grant Program Status: Active rolling grant program Purpose: Supporting emergency and time-sensitive opportunities Eligibility: - 501(c)3 organizations - Initiatives with 501(c)3…
Rapid Response Grants Funder: Episcopal Impact Fund Program Name: Partnering for Good Rapid Response Fund Geographic Scope: San Francisco Bay Area Mission: Provide immediate resources to nonprofits…
Rapid Response Grants Funder: Women's Foundation of Mississippi Geographic Scope: Mississippi statewide Purpose: Emergency funding for organizations directly serving vulnerable women and families…
Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Foundation for the Arts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants…
Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants - Cycle 24 Geographic Scope: US Resident Age Requirement: 21+ Grant Type: Emergency Grant Eligible Disciplines: - Choreography/Dance
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Foundation for the Arts Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency…
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants - Cycle 36 Geographic Scope: US Resident Age Requirement: 21+ Grant Type: Emergency Grant Eligible Disciplines: - Choreography/Dance - Digital/Electronic Arts -…
REACH Youth Scholarship Awards Program Name: REACH (Recognizing Excellence, Adversity, Courage and Hard Work) Funder: San Jose Sports Authority Geographic Scope: Santa Clara County high schools…
Readiness and Resilience Fund Status: Active emergency response fund Geographic Scope: Minnesota, particularly Twin Cities area Focus Areas: - Emergency support for LGBTQ+ small businesses - Support…
Ready2Work Award Overview: A one-time award designed to help recent graduates overcome barriers to employment by providing financial support for essential work-related needs. Award Amount: $250…