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.
Smoky Valley Cares Fund – Life Saving Screenings Funder: Lindsborg Community Hospital Association Purpose: Provides financial assistance to individuals who need important cancer screenings but may…
Smyrna Cares Financial Assistance Program Organization: Smyrna Cares Corporation (FL, US) Geographic Scope: New Smyrna Beach, Florida Program Focus: Emergency financial assistance for residents and…
Sophia Support Assistance Program Overview: Sophia Support provides financial assistance to families in New England who have a child with cancer. Support covers food assistance, household expenses,…
Southern Arts Recovery Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Southern Arts Recovery Fund Grant, coordinated by South Arts,…
Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund Overview: In partnership with organizations across the region, South Arts has launched the Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund to support artists and…
Southern Equality Fund - Special Grant Rounds Status: Currently no special grants accepting new applicants Geographic Scope: Southern United States Focus Areas: - Financial support for LGBTQ+…
Trans Youth Emergency Project (TYEP) Status: Active and ongoing since 2023 Geographic Scope: Every state in the country with a gender-affirming care ban (currently 25 states); leading edge of…
SPC Cares Foundation's Member Hardship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The SPC Cares Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary Overview The SPC Cares Foundation The…
Special and Urgent Needs Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adirondack Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $2,500 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Special and Urgent Needs Fund Grant by the…
Special and Urgent Needs Grants Overview: Grant program designed to address urgent and emergency funding needs in the San Antonio community. Grantee Type: Nonprofit organizations responding to urgent…
Special and Urgent Needs Grants Program Description: Emergency and urgent funding for nonprofit organizations addressing critical community needs. Geographic Scope: San Antonio area Key Information:…
Special Angels Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Special Angels Foundation Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Special Angels Foundation Grant provides essential support for children…
Special Assistance Grants Geographic Scope: Franklin County, Indiana Overview: Special Assistance grants are available year-round and may be applied for at any time. If funds are available and the…
Special Circumstances Scholarship - Students in Student Loan Default Status Status: Available (funding dependent) Geographic Scope: Maine (in-state tuition eligibility required) Focus Areas:…
Special Circumstances Scholarship - Students with Cancelled Financial Aid Status: Available (funding dependent) Geographic Scope: Maine (in-state tuition eligibility required) Focus Areas: Emergency…
SPIN Foundation Assistance Program Funder: Single Parent In Need Foundation (CA, US) Website: spinfoundation.org Contact: info@spinfoundation.org Program Overview The SPIN Foundation provides…
St. Catherine of Alexandria Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The St. Catherine of Alexandria Scholarship,…
St. Louis Jewish Loan Association - General Needs Loan Status: Active, restarted October 2021 Geographic Scope: St. Louis Jewish community Program Type: Interest-free loan program History: Originally…
Staff Support - Employee Appreciation Fund and Emergency Assistance Overview: One-time funds available to meet staff financial emergencies. Additionally, the Foundation processes funds raised…
Staples Cause for Caring Grant Program Funder: Staples Cause for Caring inc (MA, US) Geographic Scope: United States (Staples employees) Program Purpose: Helps Staples employees who are experiencing…