Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 1,170 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
San Marcos COVID-19 Community Grants Program Focus Area: COVID-19 relief and support for residents affected by the pandemic Purpose Awards grants to support San Marcos residents affected by COVID-19.…
Sandy Springs Police Benevolent Fund - Grant of Assistance Overview: The Sandy Springs Police Benevolent Fund (SSPBF) provides financial assistance to qualified recipients who experience unforeseen…
Santa Barbara Wine Community Crisis Fund Overview: An emergency assistance initiative designed to provide rapid support to individuals working across the Santa Barbara County wine industry during…
Sara Long Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: LONG SARA DEDC CHAR FD TW Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Sara Long Trust Grant aims to assist individuals who are unable to…
Saunders-Langford Junior Development Grant Deadline: September 1, 2026 Focus: Need-based grants to junior tennis players from small North Carolina communities to help them participate in tournaments…
Savannah Community Foundation Immediate Needs Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Savannah Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Savannah Community…
Scare Away Cancer Financial Assistance Program Organization: SCAWCA INC (Scare Away Cancer) Geographic Scope: Nebraska, with primary focus on Omaha and surrounding areas (NE, US) Program Duration:…
Scelfo LaunchNW Opportunity Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Scelfo LaunchNW Opportunity Scholarship This program provides…
Schuyler Health Foundation Emergency Financial Assistance Fund for Women with Cancer Funder: Schuyler Health Foundation in partnership with Gorges Givers volunteers Overview: The Schuyler Health…
Seattle Relief Fund Program Type: One-time financial assistance program Overview: Partnership between Communities In Schools of Greater King County, the City of Seattle, and the Seattle Office of…
Senior and Dorinda’s Dream Funds Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Senior and Dorinda’s Dream Funds Grant…
Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program (SALS) The Senior Assisted Living Subsidy (SALS) program provides financial assistance to eligible low and moderate-income seniors who are unable to afford the…
Serving of Hope Fund Overview: The Serving of Hope fund was created in 2009 to help Hi-Line residents who have to travel for serious medical conditions. The fund provides financial assistance to…
Sharing Fund Overview: Gifts to this fund are invested for the purpose of providing benevolent care to the residents of Dock Woods and The Willows of Living Branches who can no longer afford to pay…
Sharon Thralls Scholarship Established: 2017 Overview: Established in honor of Sharon Thralls, a beloved member of the Christ Child Society of Pasadena from 1993 to 2017. Sharon was actively involved…
Shelby County Commissioners Tindall Farm Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Blue River Community Foundation of Shelby County Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Shelby…
Shelter Heat Program Overview: Citizens Energy charitable program providing heating assistance and energy support. Focus Areas: - Heating fuel assistance - Energy support for vulnerable populations -…
Shepherd's Fund Organization: Helping Hands Ministries Inc (FL, US) Website: hhmin.org Overview: The Shepherd's Fund provides financial assistance for individuals in need, with documented support for…
Shooting Star Scholarship - Fraser Funder: The Shooting Star Foundation Inc (Minnesota, US) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Financial assistance for early interventional therapy services for…
Shooting Star Scholarship - Other Approved Therapy Providers Funder: The Shooting Star Foundation Inc (Minnesota, US) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Financial assistance for therapy…
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.
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.
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.