Hardship Grants

Last updated October 27, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,192 active hardship grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 41 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 467 list an award amount, with a median of $2,500.

Grants tracked: 1,192; from 900 funders
Median award: $2,500; middle half $1,000–$10K
Total listed funding: $27.8M; across 467 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 286; 24 with a published date

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Mia's Blessings - Financial Assistance Program Mias Miracles Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Mia's Blessings provides critical financial support to families in the U.S. and Colombia affected by serious pediatric medical diagnoses.	Rolling	Varies
Knights of Columbus Endowment Grant Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Knights of Columbus Endowment Fund, established to support the sick, disabled, and needy families in Pittsburg, Kansas, continues its mission through annual grants.	Not published	Varies
Market Community Safety Net Pike Place Market Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies A fund facilitating emergency financial assistance for Market workers, residents, and neighbors experiencing unemployment, loss of income, and health risks to help them regain economic stability.	Rolling	Varies
Community Response Fund The Amazing X Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Emergency response fund established March 19, 2020, to rapidly deploy resources to nonprofit organizations during crises (such as COVID-19 pandemic).	Not published	Varies
Another Round Another Rally Emergency Assistance Grants Another Round Another Rally · Foundation Rolling · Varies Another Round Another Rally (a 501(c)(3) serving the hospitality industry) provides emergency financial assistance grants to bar and restaurant workers and their families ('Apply for Aid').	Rolling	Varies
Community Outreach Grants WNC Bridge Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Emergency and crisis-focused grants designed to address urgent emerging needs in the community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation awarded over $215,000 to 64 organizations for pandemic-related relief.	Rolling	Varies
Supplemental Respite Grant Program (SRGP) Respite Care Association of Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports family caregivers by funding supplemental respite services.	Not published	Varies
FHF Emergency Grant Floyd Hooker Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The FHF Emergency Grant, offered by the Floyd Hooker Foundation, supports tax-exempt organizations in Tioga County facing urgent needs due to unforeseen events.	Not published	Varies
Sisters Helping Sisters: Need-Based Scholarships Grant Delta Gamma Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Delta Gamma Foundation fosters lifetime enrichment for members, promotes Service for Sight and partners with the Fraternity to ensure the future of our sisterhood.	Not published	$3K
WF Emergency Fund Grant Wichita Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The WF Emergency Fund provides crucial immediate relief to nonprofit organizations in the Wichita and Sedgwick County areas facing unexpected challenges.	Not published	Varies
The Good Samaritan Fund Morningstar Senior Living Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A benevolent fund that provides financial support to community residents who have exhausted the means to pay in full for their care.	Not published	Varies
Katie's Kids Grant Program Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund · Foundation Rolling · $150	Rolling	$150
Tuscola County Community Foundation: Emergency Needs Fund Grant Tuscola County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Tuscola County Community Foundation, established in 1997, offers the Emergency Needs Fund Grant to support the urgent needs of residents in Tuscola County.	Not published	$2K
Camp Scholarships American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AFP&CC Summer Camp Program offers sons and daughters of fallen officers scholarships to be used for summer camp tuition at the camp of their choice.	Not published	Varies
Hurricane Helene Community Fund E4E Relief LLC · Foundation Not published · Varies E4E Relief established the Hurricane Helene Community Fund to provide crucial financial support to individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene. The fund provides cash grants directly to eligible residents affected by the storm's devastation.	Not published	Varies
WFH Relief, Recovery, and Reimagining Grant Women's Fund of Hawai'i · Foundation Not published · Varies While mentioned in navigation menus, limited specific details are provided in the available content.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of Will County · Foundation Not published · $338K – $362K The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was established March 24, 1983 under Public Law 98-8 ("Jobs Stimulus Bill").	Not published	$338K – $362K
Belmont Cragin Equity Fund (BCEF) Northwest Side Housing Center · Foundation Not published · $550 – $350M Modeled after national and global Universal Basic Income programs, the Belmont Cragin Equity Fund promotes the idea that government should provide citizens unconditional basic income to break cycles of poverty and help families meet basic…	Not published	$550 – $350M
Al Forthan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Volunteers of America of Oregon Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Volunteers of America Oregon, in partnership with an anonymous donor, is establishing an endowment to support the Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship in perpetuity through invested funds that generate ongoing earnings.	Not published	$100K
Charitable Organization Grant The Mayer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Mayer Foundation, a New York nonprofit established in 2002, focuses on economic relief grants for individuals facing hardship due to poverty or disaster.	Not published	$2K
Opportunity Grants Community Foundation of Central Illinois · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Community Foundation of Central Illinois offers Opportunity Grants of up to $1,000 to support nonprofit organizations facing unforeseen events that disrupt essential services.	Not published	Up to $1K
Hendel Family Association Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hendel Family Association Scholarship, established in 1983, offers a $2,500 award to New London High School students who have faced significant hardships.	Not published	Varies
PAWS Fund Emergency Assistance Grant Prince William Humane Society · Foundation Rolling · Varies To save lives and assist in crisis situations involving animals	Rolling	Varies
Camp Fire National Friendship Fund Camp Fire · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Fills in funding gaps throughout the national Camp Fire network, extends existing scholarship programs, and supports projects that remove barriers to accessibility and participation in camp and outdoor programs.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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 much money do hardship grants award?

Of the 1,192 hardship grants Grantable lists as of October 27, 2026, 467 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $2,500, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $10K. The largest is $4.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most hardship grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Healthwell Foundation (17), Entertainment Community Fund (13), Community in Action (8), Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc (7), and Begin Again Foundation (6). In all, 900 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are hardship grants due?

Of 1,192 grants listed, 286 accept applications on a rolling basis, 24 have a published upcoming deadline, 323 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 559 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 63% fall in October–December.

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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