Hardship Grants

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 1,166 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Helping Heroes Home	Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Student and Staff Emergency Fund	Roy James Rinehart Memorial Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PNM Pueblo Relief Scholarship Grant	Native Forward Scholars Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OMH Employee HOPE Program (Helping Our People Every day)	The Ohio Masonic Home	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Medical Equipment (KŌKUA Grant)	The Henry Kapono Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	United Way/2-1-1 ALICE Program Mini-Grants	United Way of Tompkins County Inc	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund	Inland Empire Community Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Cash for Housing Security	4-ct Corp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Newark Arts Community Grant (NACG)	Newark Arts Council	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Embrace Iowa Fund	Iowa Association of Community Action	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Jordana Ybarra-Telias Emergency Grant	Ventura College Foundation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Ogden Codman Trust Grant	Ogden Codman Tr Uwo Dorothy Sfm Codman	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sharon Thralls Scholarship	Christ Child Society of Pasadena Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sterbenz-Ryan Scholarship Grant	St Croix Valley Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Emergency Fund Grants	Women's Fund of Hawai'i	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Scelfo LaunchNW Opportunity Scholarship Grant	Innovia Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Yéego Action Grant	First Peoples Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Iowa 4-H Financial Assistance	Iowa 4-h Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IPCF Emergency Grants	Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rental Assistance for Tenants (RAFT / Emergency Rental Assistance Program - ERAP)	Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	VCF - VT COVID-19 Response Fund	The Vermont Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)	Community Action Partnership	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Zach Gordon Youth Scholarship Program Grant	Juneau Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $300
Foundation	ASSP Foundation Family Scholarship Fund Grant	American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation	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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