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	Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP)	United Way of Will County	Rolling	$338K – $362K
Foundation	Belmont Cragin Equity Fund (BCEF)	Northwest Side Housing Center	Rolling	$550 – $350M
Foundation	Al Forthan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund	Volunteers of America of Oregon Inc	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Charitable Organization Grant	The Mayer Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Opportunity Grants	Community Foundation of Central Illinois	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Hendel Family Association Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Eastern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PAWS Fund Emergency Assistance Grant	Prince William Humane Society	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Camp Fire National Friendship Fund	Camp Fire	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	One Hope Fund	Sigma Delta Tau - Gamma Lambda Chapter	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Alumna Grants	Pi Beta Phi Fraternity Louisiana Alpha	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Colstrip Impacts Foundation: Worker Support Grant	Montana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Columbus Realtors Foundation - Emergency Aid (Benevolence Fund) Grant	Columbus Realtors Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Senior and Dorinda’s Dream Funds Grant Program	Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Relief Fund	Metropolitan Regional Arts Council	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Macy’s Emergency Scholarship Fund Grant	LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC)	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Greenbrier Valley Emergency Food Fund Grant	Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Rosendin Foundation Emergency Grant	The Rosendin Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Family Care Program	Umps Care Charities Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sharing Fund	Souderton Mennonite Homes	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mantle Cell Lymphoma Fund Grant	Healthwell Foundation	Rolling	Up to $9K
Foundation	UHCCF Medical Grant	Unitedhealthcare Children's Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	PBA COVID-19 Relief Fund	Professional Beauty Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Assistance	Stoughton Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Winneconne Area Community Foundation Competitive Grants	Oshkosh Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K

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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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