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.

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Begin Again Foundation · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Begin Again Foundation Pediatric Fund Overview: The Begin Again Pediatric Fund provides financial support to children and families facing the overwhelming challenges of sepsis, acute respiratory…

$550 quarterly or $350 monthly
NORTHWEST SIDE HOUSING CENTER · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Belmont Cragin Equity Fund Status: Program ran from July 2021 - July 2022 (appears to be completed) Overview: Modeled after national and global Universal Basic Income programs, the Belmont Cragin…

BITTERROOT EARLY LEARNING NETWORK · Rolling / Open Foundation

BELN Scholarship Overview: The BELN Scholarship was created to fill gaps that state funding does not fully cover, helping families already enrolled in BELN programs access wraparound support and stay…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Belvedere Animal Welfare Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Belvedere Animal Welfare Fund Grant,…

BELAIR-EDISON NEIGHBORHOODS INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

BENI Business Covid Relief Grant Status: Closed (was available early January 2021) Geographic Scope: Belair-Edison Main Street corridor, Baltimore, MD Funder: Belair-Edison Neighborhoods, Inc. (BENI)…

THE MILWAUKEE WOMEN'S CENTER INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Berrada Tenants Program - Short-Term Rent Assistance Funder: Berrada Properties Settlement Program, administered by Community Advocates Geographic Scope: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Berrada Properties…

DELTA HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Better Together: Crisis Assistance for DCMH Employees Overview: A financial assistance program designed to support Delta County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) employees experiencing unexpected financial…

Broadcasters Foundation of America · Rolling / Open Foundation

BFOA Emergency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Broadcasters Foundation of America Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The Broadcasters Foundation of America Emergency Grant provides vital financial…

Broadcasters Foundation of America · Rolling / Open Foundation

BFOA Monthly Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Broadcasters Foundation of America Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The Broadcasters Foundation of America Monthly Grant provides essential financial…

<$1,000, $1,000 - $5,000, $5,000 - $10,000, or >$10,000
BIRDIES 4 BRAINS MN INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Birdies4Brains Grant Program Organization: Birdies4Brains MN, Inc. (501(c)(3) Non-Profit) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Financial assistance for brain injury survivors experiencing…

BURGER KING FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

BK Emergency Fund Overview: The Foundation's internal emergency grant program providing immediate financial assistance to Burger King employees experiencing unexpected hardship. Status: Active and…

GRAND RAPIDS AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Blandin Employees for Life Fund Availability: Applications accepted year-round Purpose The Blandin Employees for Life Team has established a local cancer fund at the Grand Rapids Area Community…

Up to US $3,500
Healthwell Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Blepharitis Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Healthwell Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Blepharitis Fund, managed by the HealthWell Foundation, aims to…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Blue Horizon Health Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $750 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The Blue Horizon Health Fund, managed by the…

LEE INITIATIVE INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Bluegrass Bartenders Fund Overview: A hardship relief initiative designed to provide immediate, tangible assistance to spirit industry professionals employed at locally owned independent businesses…

Varies; $25,000 given to date
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - EAU CLAIRE · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Blugold Emergency Support Fund Overview: Provides immediate financial support to UW-Eau Claire students, faculty, and staff in crisis or with urgent financial needs. Geographic Scope: UW-Eau Claire…

NORTHWEST SARCOMA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bob Ortblad Foundation Help$ Grants Purpose: Adult Patient Financial Assistance for sarcoma patients Overview Through the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation financial assistance programs, funds are…

Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bob's Cares Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bob's Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary Bob's Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation supports non-profit…

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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