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	Community Assistance Program	Team Telomere Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Simcha Fund - Bar Mitzvah	Tov Vchesed Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Okanogan County Small Business Emergency Grant Program	Alliance 2005	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Individual Student Grant Assistance	Galveston Independent School District	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP) for the Elderly	The Agricultural and Labor Program Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Grant	Rochelle Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Carolyn Kemmeries Student Grants	University High School Foundation & Alumni Association	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund	United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Community Action Rental Assistance Fund (CARAF)	Community Action Organization Of	Rolling	Up to $650
Foundation	The Ginny Fund	Everstrong Prevention	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Emergency Relief Fund	Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AEF Temporary Assistance Grant - Financial Hardship	American Legion Auxiliary Unit 270 Inc	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Application for Stabilization	Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF)	Virginia Alliance of Ymcas	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Rapid Response Fund	Ottawa County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CDBG Mobile Home Repair	Bowling Green Community Development Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	N.E.E.D. Funding Grant	Autism Strong Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ryan Jones Memorial Fund Grant	Shiawassee Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Food & Farm Worker Relief Grant Program (FFWR)	Education and Leadership Foundation	Rolling	$600
Foundation	Humboldt Health Foundation - Angel Fund	Humboldt Area Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Relief Program	Texas State Association of Fire Fighters	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Disaster Recovery Fund	United Way of Indian River County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Help at Home Community Foundation: Support Fund Grant	Help at Home Community Foundation	Rolling	$100 – $500
Foundation	Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants	New York Foundation for the Arts Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K

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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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