Hardship Grants

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 1,166 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	HSMAI Foundation Covid Relief Grant (Middle East)	Foundation of the Hospitality Sales and	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Mission Fund	Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Family Supportive Services (FSS) - Emergency Utility Assistance	Economic Opportunity Board of Clark	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	H&P Way Fund	Tulsa Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Nebraska Victim Advocacy Program (N.V.A.P) & Direct Victim Assistance	Crime Commission Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Massachusetts Migrant Families Relief Fund	United Way Of Massachusetts Bay Inc	Rolling	$1.3M
Foundation	Homer Glen Disaster Relief Fund	United Way of Will County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MyGOAL Autism Grant Program	MyGOAL	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nominated Scholarship	Weehawken Creative Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mia's Blessings - Financial Assistance Program	Mias Miracles Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Knights of Columbus Endowment Grant	Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Market Community Safety Net	Pike Place Market Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Response Fund	The Amazing X Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Outreach Grants	Wnc Bridge Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Supplemental Respite Grant Program (SRGP)	Respite Care Association of Wisconsin	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FHF Emergency Grant	Floyd Hooker Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sisters Helping Sisters: Need-Based Scholarships Grant	Delta Gamma Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	WF Emergency Fund Grant	Wichita Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Good Samaritan Fund	Morningstar Senior Living Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Katie's Kids Grant Program	Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund	Rolling	$150
Foundation	Tuscola County Community Foundation: Emergency Needs Fund Grant	Tuscola County Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Camp Scholarships	American Federation of Police And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hurricane Helene Community Fund	E4e Relief Llc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WFH Relief, Recovery, and Reimagining Grant	Women's Fund of Hawai'i	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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