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.
Reverse Mortgage Benefit Geographic Scope: Oregon statewide Focus Areas: Mortgage foreclosure prevention Overview: The Reverse Mortgage Benefit is for homeowners with a Home Equity Conversion…
RI Hospitality Employee Relief Fund Overview: This one-time emergency grant provides critical assistance to hospitality workers during short-term crises. Purpose: Support hospitality professionals…
Richmond Christmas Mother Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Of Greater Richmond & Petersburg Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Richmond Christmas Mother Fund Grant, established in…
RIF: Basic Human Needs Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The RIF: Basic Human Needs Grants provide…
RISE Family Grants Funder: Child Neurology Foundation with support from Infantile Spasms Action Network (ISAN) partners Focus Area: Family support for infantile spasms Purpose: Assists families…
Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund Geographic Scope: Riverside County, California Funding Source: $5 million in CARES Act funding approved by Riverside County Board of Supervisors in June…
Riverview Jazz COVID-Relief Grant for Jazz Musicians Funder: Riverview Jazz, funded by the New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund Status: One-time relief program (2022) Geographic Scope: Hudson…
Robert Fry Employee Assistance Fund Status: Active since 2008 Background: Established in 2008 in honor of retired Bellin Health employee Robert Fry, who started as a social worker in 1975 and…
Robert Fry Employee Assistance Fund Focus Areas: Financial assistance for Bellin Health employees experiencing unexpected hardship Background: Established in 2008 to support Bellin Health team…
Roberta Lee August Fund Geographic Scope: Northwest Connecticut Focus Areas: - Basic needs/social services Recent Grant Examples: - Riverton Theatre and Riverton Congregational Church: support for…
Rochelle Area Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rochelle Area Community Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Rochelle Area Community Foundation Grants focus on…
Roger B. Grant Program Status: Active funding initiative Geographic Scope: Upper Midwest region (Minnesota-based, serving recovery community) Focus Areas: Financial assistance for men and women in…
Rose Francis Foundation Emergency Assistance Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rose Francis Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Rose Francis Foundation Emergency…
Rosendin Foundation Emergency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rosendin Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2025 Summary The Rosendin Foundation Emergency Grant provides…
Rotary Club of Portsmouth: Basic Needs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Charitable Division Amount: Approximately US $2,500 Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The Rotary Club of Portsmouth's…
Rusk Veterinary Assistance Grants Purpose: Provides supplemental financial assistance to veterinarians' charitable care for animals of low-income families or families experiencing undue financial…
Rx Kids - Prenatal and Infant Cash Prescription Program Funder: Superior Health Foundation Geographic Scope: Upper Peninsula of Michigan (all 10 counties as of March 2026) - Baraga - Delta -…
Ryan Jones Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shiawassee Community Foundation Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Ryan Jones Memorial Fund, managed by the Shiawassee Community…
S.O.S. - Emergency Funds Overview: A crisis intervention program providing emergency financial assistance to high school students facing sudden emergencies and great challenges. The program…
Salvation Army Christmas Program Overview: An annual tradition since 2018 providing comprehensive holiday support and year-round assistance to families in need, combining gift-giving with personal…